Liverpool followers grew accustomed to seeing Pep Lijnders entrance the media when League Cup video games rolled round, however don’t count on Sipke Hulshoff to observe the identical path at Anfield.
In 2016, Lijnders took on post-match press convention duties after Jurgen Klopp was absent as a result of having his appendix eliminated, and by 2024 we noticed much more of the Dutchman.
We had grown accustomed to seeing Lijnders preview League Cup video games from 2020, affording Klopp a break from his media duties all of the whereas giving his assistant a platform.
It labored for them, however we’re prone to see an analogous set-up between Arne Slot and his assistant, Hulshoff.
As per the Athletic, Hulshoff “has by no means sought consideration” and he sees media obligations as “a distraction,” together with his “solely focus” centred on the coaching floor and the gamers.
Unsurprisingly, then, he has “proven no such inclination” to tackle an analogous position to Lijnders in relation to any press work earlier than video games.
Klopp and Slot’s right-hand males share an enthusiasm for the sport and a tireless work ethic, however Hulshoff prefers to function away from the highlight.
Slot has been dealing with all of the media obligations, of which there have been loads, since arriving in the summertime and has navigated all of them impressively.
The previous Feyenoord boss has proved to be forthright but in addition respectful of a participant’s privateness, which implies we don’t get as a lot damage element as we did beforehand with Klopp and Lijnders.
He’ll proceed to shoulder that accountability and go away Hulshoff to do what he does greatest away from the cameras.
Slot and Hulshoff first labored collectively a decade in the past at SC Cambuur and after going their separate methods, later reunited at Feyenoord after which made the transfer to Anfield collectively.
When you’ve got seen any footage of Liverpool coaching, you’ll readily see and listen to Hulshoff main classes, and on a matchday he’s proper by Slot’s aspect all through.
So, don’t count on him to entrance the cameras for a press convention any time quickly!