Arne Slot ‘reviewing’ Liverpool backroom staff

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Image Credits: Imago ImagesArne Slot is reportedly considering changes to his backroom staff ahead of next season, though only “in the event of him staying.”While it has been widely claimed that Slot is safe as Liverpool head coach, that stance could shift at the end of the season. The Dutchman is assessing potential adjustments as Giovanni van Bronckhorst emerges as a candidate for Feyenoord’s technical director role.According to The Times’ Paul Joyce, Slot has been “reviewing his backroom staff in the event of him staying.” Van Bronckhorst’s potential return to Feyenoord comes amid interest in the club’s assistant manager, Etienne Reijnen.Reijnen was set to follow Slot to Liverpool in 2024 but was unable to secure a work permit.

However, the situation has since changed, and the set-piece specialist would now be eligible.Joyce wrote: “Slot has been reviewing his backroom staff in the event of him staying, with Etienne Reijnen a potential addition to the coaching group.“Reijnen was denied a work permit in 2024 when Slot looked to bring him with him to Merseyside from Feyenoord, but is set to gain the necessary qualifications that would overcome that hurdle.”Pressure is mounting on Slot after Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester United over the weekend. Slot has already admitted he is open to strengthening his Liverpool backroom staff at the end of the season.

The club currently have a vacancy to fill after parting ways with set-piece coach Aaron Briggs earlier in the campaign.“I think we all know that we’ve lost a member of staff during the season,” Slot started. We always look around to see where we can strengthen the club.” Arne Slot