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'They help us massively' - Williams on influence of Lijnders and Matos

Neco Williams detailed the support and guidance offered by assistants Pepijn Lijnders and Vitor Matos to Liverpool’s young players.

The coaching duo have strong relationships with the Reds’ up-and-coming talent, with Williams one of many youngsters to benefit from their expertise and trust.

Lijnders thrived in Academy and first-team development coaching roles before becoming assistant manager to Jürgen Klopp, while Matos joined the club to take up a youth-focused position from FC Porto in 2019.

Williams told Liverpoolfc.com: "With Pep, I think he was the U16 coach when I was 15, but I was playing a few games and I had Pep then.