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Liverpool fans heard from their new sporting director for the first time on Friday as Richard Hughes spoke to the media. The main focus of everyone connected with the Reds this summer has so far been on seeing what Arne Slot will bring to the club. However, Slot is far from being the only new arrival at Anfield. Given how much influence he’s likely to have over recruitment, Hughes joining from Bournemouth is huge news, too. He and the new head coach will work under Michael Edwards, who’s reputation from his previous spell at Liverpool is legendary. Although they now have a crack team in place …

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