Pepijn Lijnders, Assistant Manager - Liverpool FC
Pepijn Lijnders
Assistant Manager
Pepijn Lijnders returned to Liverpool FC in a senior role within Jürgen Klopp's coaching set-up during the summer of 2018.
The Dutchman had previously spent three-and-a-half years with the club, initially as U16s coach at the Academy for one season before taking up the newly created position of first-team development coach in 2015.
A crucial link between the youth system in Kirkby and the senior environment at Melwood, his duties grew further following the appointment of Klopp as manager in October 2015 and he became a key figure in the German's backroom team.
Lijnders, a thoughtful student of the game, had previously worked at PSV Eindhoven in his homeland for five seasons before a seven-year stint at FC Porto in Portugal.
Having helped oversee t...
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Round-upPep Lijnders press conference: Squad hunger, midfield dynamic, pathway for youngsters and more. Pepijn Lijnders discussed a wide range of topics when he attended a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
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News'We knew what he is capable of' - Lijnders assesses Ryan Gravenberch impact. Pepijn Lijnders believes Ryan Gravenberch has the basis to fulfil his full potential at Liverpool after a promising start to his career with the club.
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On demandWatch: Pep Lijnders' pre-Bournemouth press conference. Watch Pepijn Lijnders' pre-AFC Bournemouth press conference in full.
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NewsPep Lijnders provides fitness update on Bajcetic, Bradley, Doak and Thiago. Pepijn Lijnders has provided updates on the fitness statuses of Stefan Bajcetic, Conor Bradley, Ben Doak and Thiago Alcantara ahead of Liverpool’s trip to AFC Bournemouth.
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Press conferencePep Lijnders on Leicester cup tie, youth development, Salah, Nunez and more. Pepijn Lijnders attended a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to preview Liverpool's Carabao Cup tie with Leicester City.
