Liverpool have made some big additions both on and off the pitch this summer.
The Reds’ summer of change is in full swing and after a flurry of new arrivals for the team, they have also made some changes behind the scenes.
Since former assistant manager John Heitinga departed for Ajax, Arne Slot has been on the hunt for a new third-in-command, and he has finally found one in the form of Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Although they both have links to Feyenoord, the pair have never actually worked together before, suggesting he has been selected for his coaching ability above anything else.
Many fans understand just how good a job Heitinga did based on the way the players reacted when he departed, but most will be unsure what his job role will have entailed.
Now, with van Bronckhorst taking over, supporters have been told exactly what the Dutchman will bring to Slot’s coaching staff.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be a great addition
The 50-year-old had a simply stunning playing career, winning the Premier League and Champions League among many other trophies.
His managerial career, however, has not been so impressive. He won the league with Feyenoord back in 2017, but had a tough time at Rangers and was sacked after just a year.
In fact, during his time at Ibrox he was on the wrong end of a thrashing against Liverpool, losing 7-1 at home in the Champions League.
However, despite this, journalist Lewis Steele has reassured Reds fans and believes that his appointment is a very smart one.
“A lot of people have been outing his faults to me, in terms of actually being a manager, picking a team, motivating them, doing the team talks, talking in the press, the only thing I’m thinking is he won’t have to do any of that at Liverpool,” Steele said on his YouTube channel.
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“So, we can focus on what he is good at and what a lot of people have been saying, players, people close to him, most people have been saying he’s a great coach, a people’s person and is basically brilliant to have in charge.
“That’s what has probably got him this job under Arne Slot. The main thing people have said is he’s genuine, commands respect and that is what you want, he’s also got a really really good eye for detail.”
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will help Milos Kerkez settle in
As mentioned, van Bronckhorst had an exceptional playing career, with the majority of it coming as a left-back.
He was specifically known for his technical ability, awareness, and leadership qualities, something he could help instil into new signing Milos Kerkez.
The Hungarian has the potential to go all the way to the top, something he could very well achieve under van Bronckhorst’s guidance.
Hiring a third-in-command may seem a little unnecessary and not very influential, but there must be a clear reason why Slot was so desperate to get his fellow Dutchman through the door at Anfield.
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