Man City legend responds to shock Pep Guardiola move for ex-Liverpool man - 'I can see why' - Liverpool Echo

Man City legend responds to shock Pep Guardiola move for ex-Liverpool man - 'I can see why' - Liverpool Echo

Shaun Wright-Phillips has been discussing Manchester City's appointment of former Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders

"Pep has undoubtedly asked" - Journalist defends Manchester City choice, Guardiola has seen something - Sport Witness

Pep Guardiola will have called Jurgen Klopp this summer to ask him about Pepijn Lijnders, before hiring him as his assistant at Manchester City. That’s according to Wim Kieft, via Soccer News, who has defended Lijnders today as his appointment at Manchester City continues to raise eyebrows. The Dutchman is the new number two at the Etihad after the departure of Juanma Lillo earlier this summer. He is one of several new hires behind the scenes at…