Liverpool news: Decision made on big exit, bargain transfer close and sad statement

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Arne Slot has some problems to deal with at Liverpool (Image: Getty)Liverpool’s season is at risk of spiralling out of control, after the Reds were left reeling following Tuesday’s Champions League exit. The reigning Premier League champions have served up a lame defence of their crown, and only have European qualification to play for during the final month of the campaign.Arne Slot’s woes were compounded in mid-week when new signing Hugo Ekitike suffered a nasty Achilles injury, which will keep the Frenchman out of the World Cup and the majority of next season.

As such, Express Sport have rounded up all of the latest news stories from the world of the Reds.Richard Hughes not leaving clubReports had surfaced that Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, was set to leave the club in the summer to take up a role at Saudi Pro League outfit, Al-Hilal. Hughes has committed himself to the Liverpool project, with the board under no illusion that the rebuild will take several years to complete.Liverpool eyeing up Marcos Senesi dealDefence remains a problem position for Liverpool, who have suffered several injuries throughout the season.

The i Paper are reporting Anfield is his most likely destination.Marcos Senesi is being spoken about as a potential Liverpool signing (Image: Getty)Club reveal Hugo Ekitike injury update Get Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. It read: “Liverpool FC can confirm Hugo Ekitike has sustained a serious Achilles injury.