Manchester City has confirmed the appointment of ex-Liverpool coach Pep Ljinders as part of its new-look coaching set-up.

The Blues have freshened things up following Pep Guardiola's first trophy-less season since his first in charge at the Ethihad.

Ljinders, who was Jurgen Klopp's long-time assistant, has joined City alongside James French, who also joins from Liverpool.

French will take up a role as set-piece coach, while Ljinders takes up a position as Guardiola's new assistant.

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