Liverpool Set to Bring in Set-Piece Coach as Slot Secures Vote of Confidence

Liverpool appear poised to strengthen Arne Slot's backroom team by recruiting set-piece specialist Etienne Reijnen, a move that underscores the club's commitment to their Dutch manager despite a frustrating campaign.

The appointment would finally deliver what Slot wanted when he arrived at Anfield two years ago to replace Jurgen Klopp. Reijnen's move initially fell through in 2024 when he couldn't secure the necessary work permit and remained in the Netherlands. The situation has since changed, with Reijnen now holding the required qualifications to make the switch possible.

According to reports, Reijnen's arrival is expected to be confirmed once the Premier League season concludes. He will join Slot's existing coaching setup alongside assistant Sipke Hulshoff, though uncertainty remains over whether Giovanni van Bronckhorst will remain on Merseyside.

The recruitment drive comes as speculation swirled this week about Slot's position following a turbulent second term. After guiding Liverpool to their 20th league title in his debut season, the campaign has taken a markedly different turn. Performances have deteriorated significantly, results have suffered, and the Reds are headed for a trophy-less finish with only Champions League football to show for their efforts. Fan discontent has mounted, with Slot's tactical approach drawing particular criticism.

However, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has dismissed talk of imminent departures. An end-of-season review will take place involving the entire club structure, Romano confirmed, but nothing will happen until after Liverpool discover their Champions League fate this weekend.

Former Netherlands international Jan Everse, who managed Slot at FC Zwolle, has publicly urged Liverpool to stand firm. Sacking the Dutchman would represent a grave error, Everse argued, pointing to the precedent of Jurgen Klopp's nine-year tenure at the club. Slot delivered a title in his first year, Everse reasoned, and with a fresh injection of coaching expertise and presumably a reinvigorated squad, Liverpool should be competing for honours again next season.