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!
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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.