Why do Liverpool want Michael Edwards back?
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<p>Only one point separates the top three in the Premier League following Liverpool and Man City drawing 1-1 at Anfield on Sunday, while Arsenal beat Brentford 2-1 on Saturday night to move to the top of the table.</p><p>Meanwhile, off the pitch for Liverpool the Reds are moving closer to bringing back former sporting director Michael Edwards to work within owners Fenway Sports Group's ownership structure with Bournemouth's departing technical director Richard Hughes looking set to take the sporting director role at Anfield.</p><p>Join Ayo Akinwolere as well as The Athletic's Oli Kay and Simon Hughes as they analyse the draw with Man City on Sunday as well as discuss the latest within Liverpool's off-pitch infrastructure ahead of what could be a crucial summer with manager Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season.</p><p>Produced by Guy Clarke</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Related articles:</p><p><a href="https://theathletic.com/5329949/2024/03/11/liverpool-manchester-city-premier-league-classic/">Liverpool vs Manchester City: This is what a Premier League classic looks like</a> - The Athletic</p><p><a href="https://theathletic.com/5322977/2024/03/08/liverpool-michael-edwards-who-fenway/">Michael Edwards close to FSG role with Richard Hughes as Liverpool sporting director</a> - The Athletic</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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