Former Liverpool goalkeeper coach joins US Soccer as new Head of Goalkeeping

© IMAGO

The majority of Jurgen Klopp's backroom staff have gone onto pastures new in the aftermath of the German's departure with Jack Robinson the latest to secure his next role.

The former Liverpool assistant goalkeeper coach has agreed to become Head of Goalkeeping at US Soccer.

Robinson's role will see him engage with and inspire the goalkeeping community in America in order to help the national teams, coaches and players in the short term and the long term.

READ MORE: What Steven Gerrard told Trent Alexander-Arnold after Manchester United victory

The 37-year-old was the assistant goalkeeper coach at Anfield for six seasons taking in 330 games and 8 trophies during his time on Merseyside.

He was part of the Liverpool teams to win the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and an FA Community Shield.

He left at the same time as fellow goalkeeping coach John Achterberg who joined Steven Gerrard's backroom staff at Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq while Vitor Matos has become the assistant manager to Pep Lijnders who secured his first managerial role at RB Salzburg.

© IMAGO - Pep / Pepijn Lijnders

Jack Robinson bid an emotional farewell in May

As he departed Anfield on the final day of last season's Premier League campaign, Robinson took to social media to share an emotional tribute to thank everyone for his Liverpool journey.

Article continues under the video

His post said: "There are too many memories to write down of finals, trophies, parades and games but just know that I will always look back on these 6 years with great pride and joy."

A second farewell post said: "To be part of Jurgen Klopp's celebration will live with me forever and I'm looking forward to the next step in my journey."

Klopp himself had been linked with the head coach role with the USMNT but rejected the offer this summer. Still, they've managed to find at least one member of the Reds' renowned backroom staff.

Related News

Liverpool dealt MAJOR injury BLOW with THREE key players DOUBTS for Chelsea CLASH

Liverpool transfer targets named on 2024 GOLDEN BOY shortlist

Jurgen Klopp's final warning for Liverpool coach Arne Slot