Steven Gerrard reportedly did not object to the brutal departure of Mark Allen from Al Ettifaq.
The duo worked together at Rangers and were reunited at the Saudi Premier League club.
However, Allen - along with Dean Holden - left Al Ettifaq last week with a statement confirming their exits to supporters.
Gerrard, though, kept his post as manager despite a nightmare run of form this season.
Allen had been hired in the role of executive sporting director but departed the role last week, with reportedly no objection from former colleague Gerrard.
According to Asharq Al-Awsat, Gerrard "did not object to the departure of the assistant or the sports director, because the departure of the duo came after an internal review that was conducted".
The outlet reports Gerrard remains committed to his role in Saudi and is intent on competing for titles with Ettifaq.
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It's claimed the former Rangers boss is "determined to succeed with the Saudi club, and is not thinking of leaving in the near future or in the long term".
An Al Ettifaq statement last week confirmed: "The board of Ettifaq, led by Mr. Samer Almisehal, has approved the recommendations of the football committee, which are as follows: Mark Allen to leave his position as executive sporting director by mutual agreement.
"Dean Holden to leave his position as assistant manager by mutual agreement.
"The chairman, Mr Sameer Almisehal, reaffirmed that the board is fully committed to supporting the technical staff and players in their efforts to improve the club's position in the league and to secure a top spot in the Gulf Champions League.
"He also expressed his apologies to Ettifaq fans for the disappointing exit from the King Cup.
"The board and everyone at the club deeply appreciate the unwavering support of Ettifaq fans despite recent unsatisfactory results. We remain optimistic that better results are on the horizon."
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