Liverpool are planning to replace Jörg Schumatke with Richard Hughes as the club’s new sporting director.
The sad announcement that Jurgen Klopp will be leaving Anfield next summer was a huge blow to the club and their fans. This news came unexpectedly in the middle of the season when the Reds were in excellent form. Klopp and K.
So far he has surprised everyone with his outstanding performances in all competitions. The German’s decision to leave the club shocked the football world. Along with that news came another update on several other members of the coaching staff who chose to pack up. Assistant managers Pep Lijders and Peter Kravitz, as well as first team development coach Vitor Matos, are set to leave LFC this summer.There is still a lot to do before the 2024-2025 FSG season begins.
However, there is still one department that is urgently looking for hires. Liverpool’s current sporting director Jörg Schumatke will leave Anfield at the end of the winter transfer window. Vacancies must therefore be filled as soon as possible.The German has been responsible for all of United’s signings since joining the club in January 2023. Schumatke also led a midfield overhaul last summer, which the club continues to enjoy.
But his departure means FSG will have to hire someone new. So, according to The Daily Mail, Liverpool are eyeing Richard Hughes as Schmadtke’s successor. The former PL midfielder chose a technical side after retiring in 2014. He joined Bournemouth’s technical team when Eddie Howe was manager and was promoted to technical director.
The 44-year-old has been fortunate this season as part of his signing Andoni Iraola has impressed in the PL. In a season where every game is exciting, it remains to be seen how the club will manage their internal affairs amid a personnel crisis.
