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During his time there, he learned of the high regard in which Lijnders is held and the club's wish for his eventual return.

"Everyone at Liverpool is hoping that Arne is going to do really well," De Jong disclosed.

"Pep Lijnders is not staying, but I sensed everyone at Liverpool is hoping Pep will come back to the club one day."

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The respect for Lijnders within the club was evident, as De Jong noted, "They all spoke very highly about him and I really think he has built a big reputation for himself."

With ambitions to lead his own team, Lijnders is set to leave Liverpool alongside fellow assistant Peter Krawietz, development coach Vitor Matos, and goalkeeping coach John Achterberg, marking a significant period of transition for the club.

In a conversation with Mirror Football last month, Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk expressed his conviction that Lijnders, 41, is destined for a remarkable career in football management.

"Hopefully he will carry on his development, and if he becomes a head coach somewhere then he could be very successful," expressed Van Dijk.

"You never know that the future might bring.

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