The Anfield team has begun its rebuild after a successful tenure under the German coach.
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Futbolred editorial
March 12, 2024, 09:24 am m.
Liverpool He is going through a good moment in the season and is fighting for several championships, the Premier League stands out, with Arsenal and Manchester City as his main rivals.
Beyond the results, Liverpool's management is analyzing candidates to replace Jurgen Klopp, who will leave the post at the end of the season, but there is no clarity on the new helmsman.
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However, this is Liverpool's first decision in their quest to find the right coach since the Klopp era. Michael Edwards He will be the new CEO of FSG Football until June 1, though he returns after two years.
It is important to me that if I return, it will be with renewed vigor and energy. In practice, it means new challenges and opportunities. “One of the main factors in my decision was the commitment to owning and overseeing a club,” Edwards said.
The integration of Michael Edwards is part of Liverpool's plan to transition from the Klopp-less era, with the next step for the club to appoint a sporting director, which according to 'The Telegraph', will be the candidate. Richard HughesHe held that position at Bournemouth.
Once the top brass is in place, the new technical director will be chosen and according to 'The Times', the Spaniard is leading the list of favourites. Xabi Alonso, Hughes has a good relationship with Inaki Ibanez, the current Bayer Leverkusen coach's representative.
Hence, the arrival of Michael Edwards creates huge expectations as during his previous spell with Liverpool he had achieved star signings such as Salah, Mane, Firmino, Robertson, Alisson, Fabinho and Virgil van Dijk.
Additionally, the main challenges for Edwards are Mohamed Salah, Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts expire in 2025, but the Anfield squad will be prioritized.
