Liverpool could make shock new manager appointment as FSG stick to their word

If fans are still awaiting a major breakthrough in the story, Liverpool cannot be accused of not sticking to their word when it comes to sourcing Jurgen Klopp's replacement.

The consistent word from those on the inside of Anfield, since that bombshell announcement in late January, was that it was more important to restructure the powerbase accordingly before the task of finding a new manager was properly undertaken.

If general wisdom dictates that it is the sporting director's job of interviewing and appointing a manager then Liverpool actually needed one of those before getting on with the task at hand. The Reds have been without one in place since Jorg Schmadtke waved goodbye at the end of January.

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The appointment of Michael Edwards by Fenway Sports Group as their 'CEO of Football' was the first major building brick in place a few weeks back with the one-time sporting director once more in situ with a broader, and, by his admission, a more exciting remit.

An FSG employee rather than a Liverpool FC one, it's important to make such a distinction, even if supporters will naturally feel more at ease at having their vaunted former transfer negotiator back on board.

The technicalities, specifics and details around Edwards's newly-created position will not be of real, tangible concern to the vast majority of supporters but his return does at least provide assurances that there will be a steady hand and a proven track record guiding the club through such an uncertain period in a post-Klopp world.

The arrival of Richard Hughes is the second part of the plan with