Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face?
Summary
Liverpool is looking for a new sporting director after Richard Hughes left to work in Saudi Arabia. The club faces challenges like deciding whether to keep key players Alisson and Virgil van Dijk, both of whom have contracts ending soon. Candidates for the role include internal staff and experienced football directors from other clubs.Key Facts
- Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director since summer 2024, left to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
- Liverpool has had to find a sporting director five times since 2022.
- Mike Gordon, president of Liverpool's owner Fenway Sports Group, is managing the search for a new director.
- Possible candidates are David Woodfine (Hughes’ assistant), Julian Ward (former sporting director now FSG technical director), and Pedro Marques (FSG director of football development).
- Luis Campos of Paris St-Germain is a strong external candidate but unlikely to leave PSG soon.
- Key players Alisson (goalkeeper) and Virgil van Dijk (defender) have contracts ending next season, making their futures uncertain.
- Liverpool has lost important players like Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson recently and needs experienced leaders.
- Liverpool did not strengthen their midfield over summer but plans to develop young talent like Trey Nyoni.
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