The Athletic confirm new Arne Slot staff member expected to join Liverpool
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The Athletic have confirmed that a new Arne Slot staff addition is all but confirmed for Liverpool heading into the 2026/27 season. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool are already bracing for a summer of significant change behind the scenes, with Arne Slot expected to reshape parts of his backroom staff after a challenging campaign.While much of the focus has naturally fallen on potential squad improvements, there is a growing sense that internal adjustments could prove just as important ahead of the new season.One of the immediate talking points surrounds assistant Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who is currently attracting serious interest from Feyenoord.
It comes at a time when the Liverpool head coach has been actively reviewing his staff.That has opened the door for potential additions, particularly individuals who already understand his methods and philosophy.And according to the Athletic, Feyenoord’s Etienne Reijnen – who currently serves as Robin Van Persie’s assistant – is expected to join Arne Slot’s backroom staff this summer:“Sources in the Netherlands expect Etienne Reijnen to join Slot’s backroom staff from Feyenoord, having initially been unable to make the move to Anfield two years ago as he couldn’t get a work permit.”“His appointment would effectively confirm that Slot is staying put, but until there is any official confirmation, a degree of uncertainty remains. There’s much for the hierarchy to ponder after such a torrid campaign.”Reijnen worked with the Reds boss back when Slot was still at Feyenoord, and is rated very highly.
In practice, however, he functioned as a full assistant coach.He was previously lined up to join Slot back in 2024, but the move ultimately collapsed due to work permit complications – a frustration for both parties at the time.Since then, Reijnen has continued to develop, most notably by completing his UEFA A Licence, further strengthening his credentials that should allow him to attain a work permit. Arne Slot Etienne Reijnen