Summary
Pep Lijnders, previously Liverpool's assistant coach, has joined Manchester City under coach Pep Guardiola. Lijnders' presence suggests potential shifts in Manchester City's playing style to include more aggressive and direct attacking strategies. This change aligns with evolving trends in modern football, which is moving away from strict positional play.
Key Facts
- Pep Lijnders was formerly an assistant coach for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp.
- Manchester City, led by coach Pep Guardiola, hired Lijnders in June.
- Lijnders is known for focusing on aggressive, high-energy styles of play.
- Guardiola's techniques, known as 'positional play,' have been central to his coaching for 15 years.
- There is a trend in football toward faster play and direct attacks.
- Recent data shows Manchester City's playing style becoming more direct with increased fast breaks.
- New signings like Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, and Tijjani Reijnders fit the more dynamic style that Lijnders embraces.
