Pep Lijnders angers Liverpool fans again with Man City behavior after book drama

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Liverpool FC NewsPep Lijnders has angered Liverpool fans for celebrating Manchester City's goals in the FA Cup quarterfinal less than two years on from his exit from AnfieldLiverpool fans are fuming at former assistant coach Pep Lijnders' celebration for Man City's goal(Image: TNT Sports)Former Jürgen Klopp assistant Pep Lijnders has risked the wrath of Liverpool fans for his Manchester City celebrations during the two teams' FA Cup quarterfinal.Lijnders, 43, joined Liverpool in 2014 under Brendan Rodgers, but it was under Klopp where he enjoyed a rapid rise. In 2018, Lijnders decided to have his first stab at management, taking over at NEC Nijmegen, but he was dismissed after a few months for failing to secure promotion to the Dutch top flight.He returned to the Reds in the summer of 2018 and remained at Anfield until the end of the 2023/24 season, departing alongside Klopp and taking the management post at RB Salzburg.

However, like his sint at NEC, Lijnders didn't last long with the Austrian outfit.Manchester City's Dutch assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup quarter final football match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 4, 2026.(Image: Getty)Lijnders was dismissed just before Christmas and took a short break before joining Pep Guardiola at Man City at the Etihad for the 2025/26 season, during which he has taken on his former Reds. The Dutchman is patrolling the touchline for a second-straight game with Guardiola serving a two-game ban.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @‌Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.