Mumbai, June 10: Two coaches who have been key to Liverpool's success in recent years joined Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City on Tuesday. Pepijn Lijnders, who was the long-time No. 2 to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, will take over as City's assistant manager. The Dutchman left Liverpool and spent the first half of last season as head coach at Salzburg before getting fired. Premier League 2024–25 Results: Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle United Secure UEFA Champions League Spots As Angry Aston Villa Misses Out.

James French comes directly from Liverpool to City as its new set-piece coach, ending his 13-year stay at Anfield during which time he worked as the opposition analyst. Lijnders and French will join City ahead of the Club World Cup starting on Saturday.

“Pepijn and James have each amassed huge experience working in their individual roles over the past few years. Their talent, application, work ethic and all-round commitment are totally aligned with the values that underpin how Pep wants football to be played," said Hugo Viana, City's new director of football.

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