Liverpool’s assistant coach, Pep Lijnders is unconcerned about the club’s future. The Athletic reported on Monday that key stakeholder Fenway Sports Group (FSG) intended to sell Liverpool, which FSG did not refute in a statement.
Lijnders was in charge of the press conference for Tuesday’s League Cup game against Derby County. Jürgen Klopp occasionally allows him to speak to the press. “I appreciate this club because we are always focused. After being asked about the rumours, Jurgen and I briefly discussed ownership before shifting our emphasis to this match,” Lijnders stated.
According to FSG, various third parties “frequently” express interest in becoming a Liverpool shareholder, and “new shareholders” will be considered on proper terms. FSG stated that they are “100% dedicated” to Liverpool’s success. As a result, it was not an explicit denial of the news that the club is for sale.
Liverpool’s assistant coach Pep Lijnders: FSG are “100% dedicated” to Liverpool’s success
“Anyone who is familiar with the club understands that we have an excellent relationship with the owners.” Lijnders highlighted that the owners always act in the best interests of the club. “The statement was unequivocal. It is not unusual for a team to seek additional investors. I believe we have good owners. They’ve kept one of the top trainers in the world for seven years, which is quite an accomplishment. They have also signed our best players, and they have invested in our youth academy.”
The results of that junior programme will be reaped on Wednesday, when Liverpool faces Derby with a slew of young players. “You have to believe in young players when you work for this club. This club was built by generations before us. Of course, we’ll see young guys in action,” remarked Lijnders. “It would be imprudent not to use them. Our abilities have never failed us. Scousers, perhaps, will be seen in action. Can you imagine a Liverpool player scoring in front of the Kop?”
Not only scousers have a chance of a basic place. The eighteen-year-old Spanish midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is also making progress. He was allowed to come in six times this season, including twice against Ajax. “It’s a pleasure to watch Stefan play. He has everything we want from a midfielder. He is young, eager and proves every day in training that he is ready,” said Lijnders. “I can’t say yet if he will get a starting spot, we’ll see tomorrow. Sometimes the youth academy delivers a present, he is such a person.”
