Former Netherlands and Everton defender Johnny Heitinga has joined Liverpool forward of the 2024/25 marketing campaign the place he’ll work as an assistant coach to new Reds boss Arne Slot.
The 40-year-old left an analogous position at West Ham United on the finish of final season following the departure of David Moyes and has determined a transfer to Liverpool is the subsequent finest step for his profession.
The Dutchman has additionally coached at numerous ranges with Ajax however this transfer to Anfield may propel his profession ought to every little thing go to plan.
The Athletic experiences that Heitinga will work alongside fellow assistant Sipke Hulshoff, lead bodily efficiency coach Ruben Peeters and first-team particular person growth coach Aaron Briggs.
Slot’s teaching staff at Liverpool is beginning to come collectively because the Merseyside membership proceed their pre-season preparations. The Merseyside membership are set to fly out to the US quickly and the Dutch coach would ideally like his workers full by the point that occurs.
Heitinga has already hung out in Liverpool having performed with Everton for 5 years between 2009 and 2014.
The Dutch defender made 140 appearances for the Toffees, scoring 5 targets and aiding an additional 5. The Blue facet of the town is not going to be glad together with his newest transfer however it’s what’s finest for his profession.
What is anticipated of Liverpool this season?
With all these modifications taking place at Liverpool, it’s exhausting 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, nevertheless, that might be disrupted on account of gamers coming again late on account 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.
