# Liverpool FC leadership restructuring > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liverpool-fc-leadership-restructuring > Updated: 2026-08-25T04:40:43.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola established a new leadership structure for the 2026-27 Premier League season. Virgil van Dijk remains the club captain, supported by a vice-captaincy group consisting of Alisson Becker, Joe Gomez, and Dominik Szoboszlai. During the season opener, a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United, Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty to secure the equalizer. Following the match, Van Dijk identified Szoboszlai as his eventual successor, citing his experience as the captain of the Hungarian national team. Due to the practical limitations goalkeepers face when communicating with referees, Iraola clarified that Szoboszlai is a primary candidate to step in for Van Dijk during matches, despite Alisson Becker’s vice-captain status. With Szoboszlai having recently signed a new contract, the club appears to be positioning him as a central figure for the future. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Dominik Szoboszlai named Liverpool vice-captain Liverpool has named Dominik Szoboszlai as vice-captain. Following a 99th-minute penalty against Newcastle, Virgil van Dijk identified the Hungarian midfielder as his eventual successor for the captaincy. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominik-szoboszlai-named-liverpool-vice-captain ### 2026-08-21: Liverpool announces new leadership group and transfer targets Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has named Alisson Becker, Joe Gomez, and Dominik Szoboszlai as vice-captains for the 2026-27 season, amid ongoing efforts to find a successor for Mohamed Salah. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-announces-new-leadership-group-and-transfer-targets --- Cite as: Liverpool FC leadership restructuring. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/liverpool-fc-leadership-restructuring