Liverpool are nonetheless within the strategy of recruiting a first-team coach and the Merseyside membership are contemplating a transfer for former Everton star Johnny Heitinga.
The 40-year-old is being thought of for the function, studies The Athletic, having left West Ham on the finish of final season. The Dutch coach was a part of David Moyes’ workers on the Hammers however left the London membership when the Scotsman’s reign got here to an finish.
Heitinga has additionally coached at numerous ranges with Ajax and a transfer to Liverpool could be an enormous step for his profession.
The Dutch coach has confirmed to De Telegraaf that discussions are ongoing about becoming a member of Arne Slot’s teaching workers, with the 40-year-old saying by way of James Pearce: “The one factor I can say now could be that I’ve been approached and that my agent Rob Jansen and I are in talks.”
Slot’s teaching workers at Anfield is beginning to come collectively, with The Athletic additionally reporting that former Manchester Metropolis analyst and coach Aaron Briggs is becoming a member of the Premier League giants because the Merseyside membership’s new elite growth coach — filling the function vacated by Vitor Matos on the finish of final season.
What is anticipated of Liverpool this season?
With all these modifications occurring at Liverpool, it’s onerous to foretell how the Reds will carry out this season following the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
Pre-season might be essential for Slot as he implements his concepts to his new gamers, nonetheless, that might be disrupted because of gamers coming again late because of their participation in Euro 2024 and Copa America.
Regardless of all this, Liverpool are anticipated to have a powerful marketing campaign however will they be difficult for the Premier League title? solely time will inform.