Pep Ljinders role becomes clear as Jurgen Klopp could be days away from coaching return

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As Jurgen Klopp seemingly closes in on taking the Germany national team job, the stance of Pep Lijnders has been revealed ahead of a possible reunion for the duoPep Lijnders could be set to reunite with Jurgen Klopp with the Germany national team setup(Image: (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders could be in line for a potential reunion with Jurgen Klopp, as talks are ongoing over the head coach position for the Germany national team.The role is open after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation, with the four-time world champions crashing out of this summer's World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the round of 32. While Klopp stepped away from management two years ago, stating his lack of energy played into the decision to leave Liverpool, he seems interested in a return.Recent reports have claimed that talks are ongoing for the 59-year-old to join the German national team, with a potential deal that could be sealed in the coming days.It would be quite a change of pace for Klopp, who traded the touchline for the boardroom, taking on a role Head of Global Soccer for the Red Bull group.Even a switch to international management will be unfamiliar, with a select pool of players he can choose from, as well as limited time to get them on board with his plans.While the lack of day-to-day management may help, considering the lack of energy he felt at the end of his reign at Liverpool, some familiar faces could help guide him through the new challenges.One of those is Lijnders, who was Klopp's assistant for much of his tenure at Anfield.

The 43-year-old spent two different spells with Liverpool, leaving to take on jobs at NEC Nijmegen and Red Bull Salzburg, becoming well accustomed to working under the German head coach.Pep Lijnders was Jurgen Klopp's right hand man at Liverpool.(Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)Now, a reunion could be on the cards, as The Times reports that Lijnders is open to joining the German national team staff alongside Klopp, if he is appointed as the manager.The 43-year-old is described as "keen" to take the opportunity on, while it remains to be seen whether his former manager will want to reunite, or whether he will opt for other options to freshen up his backroom team.The Dutch coach is free to join a new setup this summer, after his year-long stint with Manchester City as part of the coaching staff came to an end alongside Pep Guardiola's departure.Content cannot be displayed without consentLijnders isn't the only one angling for a potential return alongside Klopp, as Sky Germany have also reported that Peter Krawietz, another former assistant of the manager, is eyeing a move for the role.There is also Zsolt Low, who has coached in the Red Bull setup as well as at Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea and more during his extensive career so far.It remains to be seen who will take on the role, but there are plenty of experienced heads eyeing the position.