Richard Hughes is about to make 5 more huge Liverpool decisions after firing Arne Slot

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Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes made the bold call to fire Arne Slot this weekend, but there are more huge decisions coming up that will need to be taken care of quicklyLiverpool sporting director Richard Hughes during a press conference in July 2024.(Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)If you had asked anyone to predict the next 12 months after Liverpool won the Premier League title, any suggestion that Arne Slot would be fired having lost 19 games in all competitions would have been ludicrous.On Saturday, though, his fate was sealed. They too have done two out of the three years that they initially signed up for.With links to the Saudi Pro League and FSG having so far been unable to move into the multi-club model — something that Edwards specifically said was the reason he returned to the fold — there needs to be clarity on what the future holds right from the top.Arne Slot (left) was the first choice for Liverpool and their sporting director Richard Hughes but two years after his appointment, the title-winning boss is now out of work(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)How many more signings does Liverpool need?If Iraola is to become the next Liverpool head coach, his style is full-throttle.

Having enough options is vital to avoid undermining the chances of success, which could make this summer another busy one in the market.Andoni Iraola has been linked with the vacant Liverpool job(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)How can Liverpool get more from Alexander Isak?Slot often made the point that he had not really had a chance to work with lots of the talent that he brought in last summer, when $600M moves were made in the market (offset by around half of that sum coming back in sales).Getting Alexander Isak firing — let alone Florian Wirtz and others — would make a huge difference. So, yeah, for him, it's fitness and for Liverpool to get their act together, really, isn't it?

Getting more from him will unlock a minimum of 10 more league points.Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak of Liverpool.(Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi via Getty Images)With Hugo Ekitike injured, does Liverpool need to sign another striker?Given that Hugo Ekitike is set to be sidelined for the long-term because of his Achilles injury, only Isak is fit of the number nines at the moment. Someone like Anthony Gordon would have fitted the bill, though he is now at Barcelona.Hugo Ekitike will miss the start of next season for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)How can Liverpool move forward without Mohamed Salah?Yan Diomande has been linked with Liverpool and even though he won't come cheap, the teenager would be a good option.