Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders to reject job offer at Go Ahead Eagles to stay working for Jurgen Klopp
LIVERPOOL coach Pep Lijnders says he will snub the chance to manage a top-flight Dutch club to stay at Anfield.
Go Ahead Eagles want the 34-year-old to replace interim boss Robert Maaskant this summer, when Lijnders is due to complete his coaching diplomas.
Liverpool coach Pep Ljinders insists he is staying at LiverpoolNews Group Newspapers Ltd
But Dutchman Lijnders has pledged his future to Kop chief Jurgen Klopp and insists he will stay in the Premier League next season.
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He told Voetbal International: “This is not the time for me to think about a new step.
“I know various clubs are interested in me, and I am flattered.
“But timing and loyalty are important as regards Liverpool and Jurgen.
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“I am fully focused on helping him to compete in the Premier League, fight for trophies and develop the new generation of players.
“I definitely aim to become a manager, but next season is probably too soon.
Pep Lijnders was the man Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles wanted to take charge of the club this summerRex FeaturesPep Lijnders admits he wants to manage one day but he feels it is too soon at the momentPA:Press Association ArchiveBrendan Rodgers was the man that brough Pep Lijnders to Liverpool from Porto in 2014PA:Press Association Archive
“I am loyal, and so it would be difficult for me to leave Liverpool’s project behind after just one full season with Jurgen.”
Former Kop boss Brendan Rodgers recruited Lijnders from Porto in 2014.
He previously spent seven years as the Portuguese club’s youth coach.
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