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Julian Ward's resignation from his role at Liverpool came as a surprise to everyone earlier this week.

Replicating that at Liverpool would be a different challenge but given Freund's ability to spot the right talent and the right player profiles, he would be well-placed to do so.



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Liverpool's ownership is in doubt, with FSG deciding to sell the club and open to offers, and it seems likely that Ward's successor will only be appointed when that ownership question is answered.



He has been in his role for less than a year, but already he has decided to leave his post at the end of the season.

However, considering Liverpool's strong relations with Red Bull, Freund may be more tempted or sold by the Reds' project over Chelsea's.

His departure comes less than a year after Michael Edwards, his predecessor, also left the club and while mystery enshrouds the exact reasons behind their departure given the uncertainty around the club, it does leave some major questions needing to be answered.
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