US EditionKlopp’s Former No2 Pep Lijnders Could Join Old Rival Guardiola at Man City
- Pepijn Lijnders, Jurgen Klopp's former assistant, is set to join Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City ahead of next month's FIFA Club World Cup in the USA.
- Lijnders had been out of work since his December 2024 sacking as RB Salzburg manager and left Liverpool simultaneously with Klopp about a year ago.
- His arrival follows a recent exodus of three first-team backroom coaches including Juanma Lillo, Inigo Dominguez, and Carlos Vicens, who moved on amid contract expirations and new roles.
- Manchester City confirmed that Lijnders will work closely with Guardiola, while academy coaches Ben Wilkinson and Craig Mudd will assist during the Club World Cup to help spread workload.
- These staff changes indicate Guardiola's intent to refresh his coaching setup as City prepare to defend their 2023 Club World Cup title in a restructured tournament.
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