Arne Slot hints at Liverpool summer addition as preparations for next season begin
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotThe Liverpool head coach implied he will look to add new staff members to his coaching unit for the second summer in a row, with the Reds currently one coach downArne Slot has hinted he will make additions to his backroom staff this summer(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has hinted Liverpool will look to add to its coaching roster ahead of next season, amid reports that Etienne Reijnen is set to join the club.The 39-year-old was part of Slot’s set-up at Feyenoord, along with Sipke Hulshoff, who moved with Slot to Liverpool in 2024. However, Reijnen was unable to join because of work permit issues.Having completed his qualifications in the Netherlands , reports have suggested that Reijnen may team up with Slot again this summer.
The Reds are one staff member down from the start of the season, with Aaron Briggs leaving the club in December amid the team’s issues managing set-pieces.READ MORE: Liverpool star forced to drop out of training as Arne Slot provides injury updateREAD MORE: Arne Slot issues Alisson fitness update ahead of Liverpool trip to Man UtdAsked on Friday about the possibility of making additions to his backroom staff, Slot said: “I think we all know we lot a member of staff during the season.“We parted ways so it makes complete sense at this club, if someone is leaving a department, that you are looking at a replacement.“In general for a club, it makes sense not only to look at player-wise but also staff-wise.Reijnen could team up with Liverpool this summer(Image: Henk Jan Dijks/Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)“We are always keeping our eyes open to improve the club and that means it could be a player but also a staff. We always look around to see how we can strengthen.”Liverpool made several coaching alterations last summer, with John Heitinga, Fabian Otte and Claudio Taffarel leaving, to be replaced by Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Xavi Valero.The potential recruitment of Reijnen is further evidence of Slot’s secure position as Liverpool head coach.Slot said Liverpool's coaching group may need to be bolstered(Image: Getty Images)He has been linked with a summer exit for long parts of the season, but is expected to remain, assuming the Reds secure a Champions League place.That looks increasingly likely with a win on Sunday against Manchester United potentially guaranteeing a top-five finish.The Reds are eight points clear of sixth-place Brighton with four games remaining this season.Slot also confirmed in Friday’s press conference that Alisson and Milos Kerkez are doubts for the weekend trip to Old Trafford, while Mohamed Salah will also miss out following the injury he sustained last week in the win over Crystal Palace.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Arne SlotLiverpool FC