Fourth addition of Arne Slot’s backroom team confirmed by Liverpool FC

An experienced coach from Manchester City has joined Arne Slot’s backroom team to fill a significant position at Liverpool.

Aaron Briggs, a former first-team performance analyst for Man City, was reportedly set to become the team’s new elite development coach on Monday.

His job is set to begin immediately, and Liverpool has now officially confirmed his employment, albeit with the title of first-team individual development coach.

Along with head of first-team goalkeeping coaching Fabian Otte, lead physical performance coach Ruben Peeters, and assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff, Briggs becomes the fourth member of Slot’s backroom staff.

Aaron Briggs has joined Arne Slot’s backroom staff after being appointed as first team individual development coach 🔴

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The post is meant to be a continuation of Vitor Matos’s, who served as a vital link in the youth pipeline by serving as a mediator between the academy and the first team.

Despite being only 37 years old, he has experience working with FIFA as a consultant and has held positions at Preston, Tottenham, City, Monaco, and Wolfsburg.

During his tenure with the aforementioned clubs, Briggs had a number of positions, including coach for tactical analysis, academy and first team performance analyst, and UEFA A, B, and Pro licence holder.

In relation to Liverpool’s academy, they are about to sign Chelsea’s highly regarded Rio Ngumoha, a thrilling 15-year-old winger who has realised there is a path to the first team at this organisation.

There’s another appointment coming up.

Slot made reference to two appointments during his first press conference, and there might be another one coming out soon.

Former Everton defender Johnny Heitinga is reportedly one of several candidates “under consideration” for the position of first-team coach, which the team is now searching for.

“All I can say now is that I have been approached and that my agent Rob Jansen and I are in conversation,” he said earlier in the week, confirming the conversations.

It is hoped that these appointments—including that of a new set-piece coach—will be made quickly because the preseason has already begun.

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Liverpool has been tracking the Serie A left-back “for months,” with a £25 million price tag.

Patrick Dorgu, a youthful full-back for Lecce, has reportedly caught Liverpool’s attention “for months,” according to an Italian source.

The 19-year-old Dorgu had a fantastic season in Serie A last year, making 32 appearances for Lecce, who finished in a respectable 14th place.

Senior football’s breakout season saw the left-back, who scored twice in 17 league starts, dazzle, and as a result, top European teams are showing interest in the Denmark under-21 international.

Although Dorgu is valued by several Premier League teams, he has previously been connected to various Serie A powerhouses, including Milan, Napoli, and most recently, Atalanta, the winners of the Europa League.

The Reds is Among the Patrick Dorgu suitors

PianetaLecce reports that three English teams have expressed interest in Dorgu. Liverpool is one of them. Although the Reds have been “following him for months,” Tottenham and Arsenal have also taken notice of the teenager and are impressed. He was reportedly scouted by the Gunners last season, and they are ‘pushing’ for a trade.

Dorgu, who is also a left winger, is anticipated to go this summer as Lecce looks to cash in on one of their assets. The Italian team is asking about €30 million (£25 million). The Lecce star is apparently eager to make a lucrative move overseas.

Liverpool’s interest in Dorgu has not been previously published, thus it is unclear how credible these rumours are.

In the upcoming weeks, Liverpool is not anticipated to bolster their left-back lineup. Arne Slot, the new head coach, seemed happy with Andy Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, and even Joe Gomez playing in that position.

However, the Reds had problems last season due to injuries at left-back, and they could need to look soon for a player to fill that position.

Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri has been loosely connected to Liverpool in recent weeks, but at this point in the transfer window, a move appears doubtful.