Liverpool have named Sean O’Driscoll as their new assistant manager and elevated Pepijn Lijnders to the role of first-team development coach as part of a shake-up of Brendan Rodgers’ backroom staff.

There may be an arctic chill on the banks of the River Mersey this morning but, make no mistake, beneath its waters a cauldron is bubbling.

Ross County midfielder Gary Mackay Steven will join Liverpool’s Academy when the transfer window reopens this summer, the Anfield club have announced.