Saudi Arabia's powerhouse Ittifaq's journey this season has been as bleak as a beacon in the mist. Not long ago, the former powerhouse was mercilessly eliminated after losing a thrilling battle against their second-tier rivals. For a while, rumors swirled about the departure and retention of skipper Sherratt, with some even saying bluntly, "He's simply a useless coach." Ittifaq's fans have also expressed their dissatisfaction with Sherratt.
It has been 16 months since Sherratt took over Ittifaq. Despite having star players such as Mushadibili and Werner Dum, the team's overall performance has been like a powerless pendulum clock, hovering in the middle to lower reaches of the league. Currently, they are languishing in 10th place in the table. Saudi media revealed that Ittifaq is weighing up whether to let the leader, who earns a whopping £15.2 million a year, go.
Commentators on Saudi TV and fans in general have launched a blistering attack on Sherratt. The internet has even been circulating with comments such as, "I've been a big fan of Ittifaq since 2001. Sherratt is undoubtedly the worst manager ever, his tactics, motivation and even press conferences are all disasters. Will Villa's glory be repeated?"
Regrettably, Sherratt revealed to himself in a recent press conference that he would be adjusting Ittifaq's training time in order to make it easier to watch Liverpool matches live. This comment sparked a lot of debate and criticism from the community. Recall that two years ago, Sherratt was coaching at Villa and was nearly swept off his feet. Villa later brought in Emery, a coach who led the team to UEFA Cup success and gave the team a new lease of life.
