Liverpool are still not prioritizing the recruitment of a new manager. The Reds want to prepare for another meeting first. Liverpool want to hire a new sporting director ahead of a new manager, according to The Telegraph. It comes after Anfield’s surprise announcement that the club will be refurbished later this year. The biggest news is that Jurgen Klopp will step down at the end of the season.
Coach Lee has been in office since the end of 2015, but his era begins when the season ends. But he won’t be the only player doing it on his own. In addition, the most important technical staff is also expected to leave, including Pep Lijnders. Sporting director Jörg Schmatke will also leave this summer when his contract expires.
The Telegraph says this is a key role that needs to be replaced. Liverpool want to hire a new sporting director before choosing a new manager, meaning there are no plans to appoint Klopp’s successor until the end of the season.Instead, the focus is on Schmadtke’s successor. This is a position that makes sense.
The new sporting director plays a key role in appointing a new manager and Liverpool want to involve him in the process. No names have been suggested for the job yet, but United will be considering a few names. Of course, they had to find a candidate quickly after Julian Ward shocked everyone at the club last year by quitting after just one year in the role.
Liverpool will now hope to find some stability with their sporting director. This seems particularly important given the lack of stability in coaching roles. The big changes this summer can only be achieved if we have the right people to oversee them.
