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Former Liverpool player joins Borussia Monchengladbach’s coaching set-up

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Former Liverpool Player Joins Borussia Mönchengladbach's Coaching Set-Up

A former Liverpool FC player has joined Borussia Mönchengladbach's coaching staff, bringing valuable experience from Anfield and international roles to the Bundesliga club.[1]



The German coach, who joined Liverpool last summer under Arne Slot, has now moved to Mönchengladbach after contributing to the Reds' coaching setup. His background includes stints with the USA national team, Burnley, and previously with Borussia Mönchengladbach, showcasing a diverse career in football development.[1]

At Liverpool, he worked alongside **Claudio Taffarel**, the Brazil legend who recently departed after supporting the goalkeepers since 2021, aiding successes in the Carabao Cup (twice), Emirates FA Cup, and Premier League. The club expressed thanks to him and Taffarel for their contributions.[1]

This transition coincides with Liverpool confirming several changes ahead of the 2025-26 season, including arrivals like former Netherlands captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst as assistant coach and Xavi Valero returning as head of first-team goalkeeper coaching after seven years at West Ham.[1]

Van Bronckhorst's pedigree includes leading Feyenoord to the 2016-17 Eredivisie title, successes at Rangers (Scottish Cup and Europa League final), and recent roles at Guangzhou R&F and Besiktas.[1]

For Mönchengladbach, this appointment strengthens their backroom team amid ongoing Bundesliga competition. The former Liverpool man's familiarity with high-level English football and his prior Gladbach experience position him ideally to impact the club's youth and first-team development.[1]

Liverpool wished departing staff well, signaling a refreshed coaching dynamic under Slot as they defend their Premier League crown.[1]

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