Pep Lijnders reversed the pledge he made to Jurgen Klopp by becoming a trusted aide to Pep Guardiola, although he latter revealed he received the German's blessing. The former Liverpool coach departed Anfield alongside Klopp at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign.

Embarking once more on a head coaching role, the Dutchman agreed a three-year contract at RB Salzburg in May 2024 but endured just seven months before being dismissed shortly before the new year.

Choosing to remain away from football until next summer, Lijnders' subsequent appointment astonished the Liverpool fanbase as he linked up with Manchester City to become one of Guardiola's assistant managers, alongside ex-City and Liverpool defender Kolo Toure.

By teaming up with the legendary Spaniard who dubbed Klopp as his greatest-ever adversary, Lijnders went back on the original commitment he made to Klopp. Following his second departure from Liverpool,...