Former Jurgen Klopp assistant has been fired after recent poor results.
OFFICIAL: FC Red Bull Salzburg and Pepijn Lijnders are ending their cooperation, the 41-year-old Dutchman was released from duty today. Thank you for your commitment and all the best for the future, Pep!
The announcement is over.
Pepijn Lijnders, born in 1983 in the Netherlands, is a renowned tactical expert in modern football. He previously worked as a youth coach at NEC Nijmegen, PSV Eindhoven, and FC Porto, earning recognition for his ability to develop young players and innovate tactically. In 2014, he joined Liverpool, initially overseeing youth development before being promoted to first-team assistant coach, becoming a key figure in Jürgen Klopp's coaching team.
Lijnders is highly regarded for his tactical planning, training organization, and match analysis, and he is considered one of the masterminds behind Liverpool's high-pressing system. In 2018, he had a brief stint as the head coach of Dutch side NEC Nijmegen but soon returned to Anfield, where he collaborated with Klopp to help the team secure Premier League, Champions League, and other major titles.
Humble and pragmatic, Lijnders is a pivotal figure behind the scenes of modern football, known for his professionalism and expertise.
Koubcelpuz
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That mean all pep shall sacked
SHEKUMBAYOH1020
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meanwhile, my man is waiting patiently for his next job
Zaddlmosyz
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not this time A.F when last did you start taking about Austrian league
Lihcenopr
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no way he was my choice for Liverpool boos after klopp
Techno1
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Nooo!!! 🫨🫨🫨, This is not the right Pep, the real Pep is at Manchester City that need to get sacked.... Come on!
ancelotyy
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All peps must be sacked
Chrismaris1
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You know when u are 2nd to a manager you think you can do it...after all u even tell him most of the things he does....but when u enter there u understand its not easy...not even up to 6 months Sacked.
Nahbknoty
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me waiting for the second pep too to be sack
AustinEvergreen1
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Pep has finally been sacked.
Devils_Rollercoaster
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I'm guessing another Pep's will be sacked also.
akain
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WHY WILL KLOPP SACK PEP LIJNDERS SO EARLY.
Klopp tenure has not started. He wasn't retrenched by Klopp
Kesadlor
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ETH is waiting
cenoprsty
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awaiting the news of the second PEP
ThreeEyedRaven
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who in their right senses will sack Pep after 1 bad season!!!!!
Josedad
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The real and famous pep right now be like “ I know am next so bring it on “
BiIIyDedon
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He thought he will be Jurgen Klopp but turned out to be a useless Flopp just like Arteta
pedclnopst
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WHY WILL KLOPP SACK PEP LIJNDERS SO EARLY.
Dadademtuy
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pep Guardiola j