Sporting director Richard Hughes prepares to leave Liverpool for Al-Hilal

Liverpool is set to confirm the departure of sporting director Richard Hughes, who is expected to join the Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. This move follows a summer that saw the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate. Hughes presided over a period of significant squad restructuring and high-spending transfer windows. The club currently faces depth issues in several key positions, including midfield and defense, with the transfer window now closed until January. No specific timeline for the official announcement has been provided, though reports indicate it is expected shortly. The vacancy will force Liverpool to appoint a new sporting director who may initiate further changes to the current squad and management direction.

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