Liverpool confirm new appointment as goalkeeper coach arrives

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have continued to bolster Andoni Iraola's coaching staff with another appointmentLiverpool have confirmed the appointment of Alejandro Rosalen as their new first-team goalkeeping coach as Andoni Iraola's backroom staff continues to take shape.Rosalen has taken over the position of Xavi Valero, who returned to the club for a second spell last season having initially worked under Rafael Benitez in the late 2000s.Rosalen has extensive experience as a goalkeeping coach and recently spent five years at Napoli, during which he was part of the backroom staff that helped guide the Serie A side to two titles in 2023 and 2025.The 49-year-old Spaniard started his coaching career with Valencia's Academy, where he spent eight years before a further eight years working with Fiorentina in Italy. He also had a season in Hungary with Videoton.The appointment is the latest change to Liverpool's coaching staff following the appointment of Iraola as head coach in place of the sacked Arne Slot last month.Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper have followed Iraola from Bournemouth as first-team coaches for the Reds after an agreement was reached between the clubs over their release.The Spaniard has also linked up with Pablo de la Torre as an assistant coach while Tom Webber has been appointed as first-team tactical analyst, both of whom also worked with Iraola during his three years in charge at Bournemouth.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC