Ex-Liverpool coaches team up after Anfield axe as decision made on Man Utd icon
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SportFootballLiverpool FCGiovanni van Bronckhorst and Sipke Hulshoff were both moved on from Liverpool in the aftermath of Arne Slot's sacking and the duo are now set to reunite at Feyenoord in the NetherlandsGiovanni van Bronckhorst is poised to become the new Feyenoord manager just three days after his Liverpool departure, with another dismissed Reds coach set to accompany him as his assistant in Rotterdam.Van Bronckhorst and Sipke Hulshoff were amongst the casualties of Arne Slot's dismissal and last week departed Anfield as the Reds began their fresh chapter under Andoni Iraola's leadership.The duo haven't taken long to secure new positions, with reports suggesting they will return to their native country, with Van Bronckhorst assuming control of one of Dutch football's powerhouses. Hulshoff served as Slot's assistant at Feyenoord before accompanying him to Liverpool.Van Bronckhorst arrived on Merseyside following their Premier League triumph.
He was brought in to replace John Hetinga but was unable to prevent the Reds' decline as they concluded the season in fifth place, prompting several significant personnel alterations.Van Bronckhorst progressed through the Feyenoord youth system as a player before establishing himself professionally with his boyhood club in 1993. Following retirement, he would eventually assume managerial duties at the De Kuip Stadium 11 years ago, reports the Mirror.He secured the KNVB Cup during his inaugural season before delivering the club's first Eredivisie championship in 18 years the following campaign.
His spell in Turkey proved to be short-lived, however, with the club dismissing him after just 20 matches in charge.Van Bronckhorst will ultimately succeed Robin van Persie, who was relieved of his duties by his former club only last week. Van Persie drew widespread criticism for his persistent tinkering with the squad.It was Feyenoord technical director Devy Rigaux who ultimately wielded the axe.