SM
Spain vs. England: 5 hrs 58 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

Liverpool in talks over shock appointment as Arne Slot contacts ex-Everton defender

:Headline: Liverpool in talks over shock appointment as Arne Slot contacts ex-Everton defender:
Former Everton defender Johnny Heitinga reveals that he is in talks to join Liverpool as part of Arne Slot's backroom staff.
Sports Mole

Former Everton centre-back Johnny Heitinga has revealed that he is in talks over an unexpected move to Liverpool to join Arne Slot's coaching team.

Before hanging up his boots in 2016, the 40-year-old was perhaps best remembered for his five-year spell at Goodison Park from 2009 to 2014, where he played 140 times for the Toffees and scored five goals.

While on the books at Everton, Heitinga was a stalwart of the Netherlands national team and started all of their games in their run to the 2010 World Cup final, where he was sent off in extra time as Oranje lost 1-0 to Spain.

The Dutchman - who also represented Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Fulham and Hertha Berlin during his playing heyday - immediately transitioned into coaching upon his retirement, holding a multitude of positions at Ajax.

Heitinga progressed to become caretaker manager of the Amsterdam giants' first team for the second half of the 2022-23 season and impressed in the dugout, winning 14 of his 22 games in charge before returning to England with West Ham United.

The 40-year-old served as David Moyes's assistant throughout the 2023-24 campaign, helping the Hammers reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League and EFL Cup, but he left at the end of the season to explore other opportunities.

Heitinga "approached" by Liverpool as Slot revolution continues

Speaking to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Heitinga revealed that he had been approached to join the Liverpool backroom staff as part of Slot's reshuffle, and discussions are ongoing with his agent.

"All I can say now is that I have been approached and that my agent Rob Jansen and I are in discussions," the ex-Netherlands defender told the publication.

While Slot and Heitinga have never worked together at a coaching level, the report adds the latter was under the wing of a mutual connection - Marcel Keizer - at Ajax.

Keizer also joined forces with Slot at Feyenoord, helping the now-Liverpool boss develop his successful philosophy, and Heitinga has apparently "embraced" the same coaching vision.

Upon Jurgen Klopp's exit last season, assistants Vitor Matos, Peter Krawietz, John Achterberg and Pep Lijnders - who is now the manager of Red Bull Salzburg - departed alongside him.

Slot has already welcomed assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, goalkeeping coach Fabian Otte and physical performance coach Ruben Peeters to Anfield for his debut campaign. body check tags ::

amp_article__547735 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-07-09 13:40:15:
html db last update - 2024-07-09 13:40:15 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Click here for more stories about Arne Slot

Click here for more stories about Liverpool

Share this article now:
LM
Read Next:
'Klopp is more than Klopp' - Liverpool boss delivers moving tribute to coaching team
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Arne Slot Johnny Heitinga David Moyes Rob Jansen Marcel Keizer Vitor Matos Jurgen Klopp Peter Krawietz John Achterberg Pep Lijnders Sipke Hulshoff Fabian Otte Ruben Peeters Football
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
'Klopp is more than Klopp' - Liverpool boss delivers moving tribute to coaching team
Not in the race? Man United 'behind' in the battle for £68.8m-rated attacker

Page options


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Preview: Argentina vs. Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

1

PA

Preview: Spain vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups

2

PS

Staying put? Man City 'suffer blow' in attempts to sign midfielder this summer

NEW

3

SP

Not in the race? Man United 'behind' in the battle for £68.8m-rated attacker

4

NI

Postecoglou's 'obsession' could lead to £25m Tottenham deal

5

P'

Man Utd 'stalking' Euro 2024 winger as Arsenal battle emerges

6

MU

Shock move? Chelsea 'eyeing' swap deal for England hero

7

SM

Major Malacia update: Man United release statement on Dutchman's fitness

NEW

8

MM

Euro 2024 today: Who is playing? How to watch? What to look out for?

9

E2

Another Palmeiras wonderkid: Wolves 'among PL clubs' keen on left-back

NEW

10

AP


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .