Changes at Anfield in the midst of the World Cup. Unexpected for sure. The sporting director of Liverpool, Julian Ward, announced to the leaders of the Reds that he will leave the club at the end of the season, and not long after that, the head of the scouting service, Ian Graham, announced his departure. This all follows surprising news that Liverpool could be announced for sale in the near future.United sacked CR7 when he suggested the club hasn’t grown enough – and then announced they want to “maximize growth”In Liverpool, they were reportedly taken aback by Ward’s decision, primarily due to the fact that he arrived in the role of sporting director last summer. Ward was previously a scout and assistant at the club, and five months ago he succeeded Liverpool’s long-term sporting director, Michael Edwards, who is considered one of the most responsible for the club’s success in previous years. However, Ward seems to have had enough, so according to Athletic, he will take a break from football.##NAJAVA_MECA_6833997##He will be followed by Ian Graham, also at the end of the season, in order to give Liverpool leaders enough time to find a replacement. Graham arrived at the club in 2012 from the company “Decision Technology”, which cooperated with the then Liverpool director of football, Damien Comolli. During his 10-year stay at Anfield, he worked to improve Liverpool’s data department with a focus on signings and player analysis. The reason for his departure is currently unknown.
