The last week or so has seen the futures of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes at Liverpool cast into doubt.
It first emerged that Hughes had interest from the Saudi Pro League going into the summer.
Then, after FSG stopped looking at the multi-club model, there were reports that Edwards could leave as well. Now, people inside Liverpool do also seem to think there will be a change in that department.
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Liverpool insiders think Michael Edwards or Richard Hughes could leave
Speaking on The Athletic FC podcast this week, David Ornstein shared what he has heard from people inside Liverpool about the situation.
He said: “Well, until we know their exact intentions, it’s quite hard to speculate on that because there’s interest from Al Hilal in Richard Hughes, for example, as sporting director, they definitely want to make a big and prominent appointment to Al Hilal, whether that’s Richard Hughes or somebody else.
“But there’s so much uncertainty that we talked about with Mohamed Salah in relation to the Saudi Pro League that would apply presumably to executives as well. There are suggestions in football which are now coming out in reports that Al Hilal want Michael Edwards as well as almost a double team.”
He continued: “I’m sure they’re already doing other bits and bobs within the club structure. It’s not ideal, it’s not helpful. And I do speak to people that think there will be change in that department and then you start to think, well, who’s the next sporting director?”
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Did Michael Edwards fall out with Jurgen Klopp?
Edwards is currently in his second spell at Liverpool after previously stepping away while Jurgen Klopp was in charge.
There were suggestions that the pair had some sort of falling out, which Klopp was asked about in an interview last year.
However, the German coach dismissed the idea and instead praised the Liverpool chief when speaking on The Diary Of A CEO.
When asked directly if he got on with Edwards and the rest of the recruitment team, he said: “100 per cent.
“Michael definitely, and Richard I don’t know. We spoke quite a few times after I left and I like him. They did an incredible job, honestly.
“I always said that I need other people to understand things. My own opinion, I know already. So how can you get a better view? Discussing with people.
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