About Pepijn Lijnders

Pepijn Lijnders (born 24 January 1983) is a Dutch football manager who is assistant manager at Premier League club Manchester City.

Lijnders has predominantly worked as a backroom staff coach, most notably spending two spells as Jurgen Klopp's assistant at Liverpool. He has also had spells as manager of both NEC and Red Bull Salzburg. In June 2025, he joined Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's new assistant coach.