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By Matthew Cooper Saudi Pro League chief Saad Allazeez has insisted “no one is to blame” for Jordan Henderson’s short-lived stint at Al-Ettifaq. The England international made the controversial move to Saudi Arabia last summer, signing a three-year deal worth a reported £700,000-a-week. However, Henderson has now quit Al-Ettifaq after just six months to join Dutch giants Ajax. The move saw Al-Ettifaq terminate Henderson’s contract and Allazeez, the Saudi Pro League’s vice-chairman and interim chief executive, said he was “pleased the club acted fast … to protect their own interests”. Allazee…

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