Manchester City appoint Pepijn Lijnders as Pep Guardiola's new assistant coach

The Dutchman arrives at the Etihad Stadium alongside a new set-piece coach in James French, who is also a former Liverpool employee.

Current Manchester City - and former Liverpool -  assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders.

Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders as Pep Guardiola's new number two.

The Dutchman arrives at the Etihad Stadium alongside a new set-piece coach in James French, who has spent the last 13 years at Liverpool.