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Liverpool reveal coaching changes, Van Bronckhorst to assist Slot

Premier League champions Liverpool possess revealed several changes in Arne Slot's coaching staff, including appointing Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Arne Slot's new assistant.

Van Bronckhorst, 50, most recently served as the lead coach of Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas before his dismissal in November 2024.

Prior to his Turkish venture, the former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Rangers left-support was the lead coach at Feyenoord, Rangers, and Chinese outfit Guangzhou R&F.

With Feyenoord, the 106-time Dutch international won the club's first Eredivisie title in 17 years as well as two KNVB Beker titles.

Van Bronckhorst also won the Scottish Cup with Rangers and made the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League final with the Scottish giants before laying claim to the Turkish Super Cup with Besiktas in 2024.

Van Bronckhorst replaces John Heitinga in Arne Slot's coaching staff.

The former Everton defender left his post in May to take up the position of lead coach at Ajax.

Goalkeeping changesAlong with Van Bronckhorst, Slot has handed over in Spanish goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero following the departure of Fabian Otte and former World Cup winner Claudio Taffarel.

Valero previously worked at Liverpool under Rafael Benitez, who the goalkeeping coach would pursue to Internazionale, Chelsea, Napoli, and Real Madrid.

Valero last worked at West Ham, whom he joined in 2018 from Hebei China Fortune.

Otte leaves Liverpool after one club, whereas Claudio Taffarel bids Anfield goodbye after four years.

The Premier League champions will kick off their season on August 10th, when Crystal Palace will be the opponent in the Community Shield match.

Liverpool's Premier League campaign starts on August 15th with an away game at Bournemouth.