Jamie Carragher has admitted to being 'worried' after Liverpool confirmed that their sporting director, Julian Ward, will leave the Merseyside club at the end of the season.
The Reds have been no stranger to an unexpected announcement recently, having confirmed only two weeks ago that owners Fenway Sports Group are seeking new investment into the club or the possibility of an outright sale.
Ward, who has been at Anfield for over 10 years, only took on the sporting director role in June, when he replaced Michael Edwards, but with his departure confirmed for the end of the season, the search for a new incumbent for the key job is on.