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Manchester City Bolsters Coaching Staff Ahead of Club World Cup

6/10/2025

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Manchester City has made a bold move by bringing in Pepijn Lijnders as assistant coach and James French as set-piece coach, both with Liverpool ties. Lijnders, once under Jurgen Klopp, and French, a seasoned opposition analyst, are set to strengthen City's squad as they gear up for the Club World Cup.

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Manchester City has made a bold move by bringing in Pepijn Lijnders as assistant coach and James French as set-piece coach, both with Liverpool ties. Lijnders, once under Jurgen Klopp, and French, a seasoned opposition analyst, are set to strengthen City's squad as they gear up for the Club World Cup.