Pep Lijnders is SACKED by RB Salzburg: Former Liverpool assistant is dismissed after torrid begin to life in administration… simply days earlier than outdated pal Jurgen Klopp is because of begin new gig with Red Bull group
Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has been sacked from his role as RB Salzburg manager.
Back in May, the Dutchman followed Jurgen Klopp out of the Anfield exit door to pursue a career in first-team management with the Austrian giants.
However, after taking charge of just 16 matches in the Austrian Bundesliga and picking up seven wins, Lijnders has now left the club.
The Austrian side confirmed the news with a statement on Monday that read: ‘FC Red Bull Salzburg are parting ways with Pepijn Lijnders, as he has been released by the club today. Assistant coach Vitor Matos is also leaving our Red Bulls.
‘During the six months under Pepijn Lijnders, our qualification for the UEFA Champions League was a plus. After the successful start to the season, there have been many unsatisfactory performances, however, which have led to FC Red Bull Salzburg being ten points off the top of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga‘.
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Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has been sacked from his role at RB Salzburg
Lijnders was the long-term assistant to Jurgen Klopp (middle) during his time at Liverpool
