Breaking: Pep Lijnders has been sacked ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s Red Bull arrival

As last season came to a close many had called for Pep Lijnders to take over as Liverpool manager, a matter of months later and he’s been relieved of his duties in Austria.

Taking to their X account, Red Bull Sazlburg posted: ‘OFFICIAL: FC Red Bull Salzburg and Pepijn Lijnders are ending their collaboration, the 41-year-old Dutchman was released from duty today.

‘Thank you for your commitment and all the best for the future, Pep!’

This decision feels even more poignant given...