Liverpool lose sporting director Richard Hughes, begin search for successor

Richard Hughes has formally left his role as Liverpool's sporting director, the club has confirmed. Hughes, 47, is understood to be heading to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a similar capacity. FSG president Mike Gordon is leading the search for a replacement, leaving Liverpool without a permanent sporting director for the fourth time in four years. Liverpool must now identify and appoint a fourth sporting director in four years during a period of ongoing structural change at the club's leadership level.