Julian Ward Faces First Big Call as Isak Concerns Grow

Liverpool's new sporting director inherits a striker problem that won't go away.

What happened. Liverpool appointed Julian Ward to replace Richard Hughes as sporting director. Ward must now address the club's striker concerns amid Alexander Isak's ongoing injury issues.

• Ward has taken over as Liverpool's sporting director from Richard Hughes.
• Alexander Isak's injury record is driving Liverpool's striker search.
• Signing a striker is seen as Ward's first priority in the role.

Ward's first task will be deciding how Liverpool solve their striker shortage.

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