Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is under increased pressure as boss of Al-Ettifaq. His ex-teammate Danny Murphy believes a return to an old job may appeal.

England and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been tipped for a sensational return to one of his former clubs. Gerrard, 44, is under huge pressure at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, who have slipped to 12th in the table after winning just three of their opening 12 league games.

Steven Gerrard has had to backtrack on a joke that has angered fans in Saudi Arabia after suggesting that he chooses to watch Liverpool ahead of putting on Al-Ettifaq's training sessions

Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard didn’t hesitate when naming the best midfielder he’d played alongside. Gerrard was a talismanic figure across nearly two decades at Liverpool, and often the best player in various Reds squads.

Al-Ettifaq's latest defeat had left Steven Gerrard's side lying 12th in the 18-team Saudi Pro League heading into the international break, raising further doubts over Gerrard's future.

Steven Gerrard will remain manager of Al-Ettifaq despite the club making major changes to their coaching and technical staff.