Former Liverpool Players Take on New Managerial Roles
It has been a busy period for former Liverpool players as they embark on new managerial positions. Four ex-Reds have recently taken up managerial roles, while another has become an assistant. With Xabi Alonso making waves as the manager of Bayer Leverkusen, other former professionals are hoping for similar success at their new clubs.
Dirk Kuyt, Harry Kewell, Steven Caulker, and Charlie Adam have all found themselves in the dugout at new clubs. Additionally, Nuri Sahin is set to join them as an assistant. Kuyt has been confirmed as the new manager of Belgian second-tier side Beerschot. This comes after being sacked from his previous managerial role with ADO Den Haag 13 months ago. Kuyt’s coaching journey began as an assistant with Netherlands amateur side Quick Boys in 2017 before taking charge of Feyenoord U19s.
Kewell has also found new employment as the boss of Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan. He left his coaching position at Scottish champions Celtic to take on this role, marking his first managerial position since leaving Barnet in 2021. Former defender Caulker has become a player-manager at Malaga City in the Spanish fifth tier. This move represents his first step into coaching as he nears the end of his playing career.
Adam, on the other hand, has landed his first senior managerial job at League One side Fleetwood Town. After retiring from playing at Dundee in 2022, he is now ready to take on the challenges of management. Sahin has secured a place at his former team Borussia Dortmund as an assistant manager. The plan is for him to eventually become the manager this summer. Sahin started his managerial career at Antalyaspor and will now face off against Alonso in the Bundesliga this season.
It will be intriguing to see how these five ex-Reds fare in their new managerial roles. The world of football management can be volatile, but Liverpool fans will undoubtedly wish them success in their endeavors.