Liverpool great Steven Gerrard is currently enduring a tough time as manager of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool hero Steven Gerrard has sent a three-word message.(Image: (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images))

Steven Gerrard has taken to social media to congratulate his Al-Ettifaq side after they beat Al Qadisiya on Tuesday night.

Following a 2-0 league defeat to Al-Qadsiah on Friday, a large number of Al-Ettifaq supporters made their feelings clear.

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They could be heard hurling insults at the 44-year-old, with some heard shouting 'get out' to the 114-cap England international.

The result marked a fourth defeat in six games for Gerrard's side and left them languishing 11th in the league table - someway off the pace.

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However, Gerrard was quick to praise his team following their win at Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium.

Taking to Instagram, he wrote: "Well done lads," while adding love heart and applause emojis to his story on the platform.

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Steven Gerrard's Instagram post

Speaking after Friday's alarming defeat, Gerrard said: "I spoke to the players.

Previously, we used to defend better from set-pieces.

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"The second goal was scored by a young player - and he'd made the same mistake he made against Al-Fayha.

The player is young, I bear responsibility for the second goal.

"I bear full responsibility for using a young player in defence, as he has little experience.