This is very interesting news…
According to former Austria no.1 Helge Payer, Hans Leitert is currently working with Liverpool to help the first-team goalkeepers.
Leitert runs a GK consultancy firm and clinic, having published a book called “The Art Of Goalkeeping Or The Seven Principles Of The Masters,” while holding a Masters degree in Sport Science.
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He usually works with clubs under Red Bull’s ownership, but is spending time at Liverpool sharing some wisdom.
There’s no official word from the club, but this kind of thing would rarely be publicised anyway – as Leitert is not an official employee.
Oliver Pfister shared the news:
Helge Payer on DAZN just said that Hans Leitert (GK) is now "Head of GK" at Liverpool. That is interesting.
— Oliver Pfister (@_oliverpfister) February 5, 2018
seems like he's rather working with Liverpool, has his own company and "consults" LFC. https://t.co/CAMbgZqssS
Since 2016 GK Consultant e.g. for top Premier League club in England and FIFA— Oliver Pfister (@_oliverpfister) February 5, 2018
did some digging: used to be a GK coach employed by clubs, now has his own company and consults clubs and FA's. He ist most likely "consulting" LFC. https://t.co/CAMbgZqssS
— Oliver Pfister (@_oliverpfister) February 5, 2018
Liverpool’s goalkeeper coach John Achterberg has been criticised by plenty of supporters for the performances of our stoppers over the years, but if Jurgen Klopp thinks he’s capable, he probably is.
However, extra help shouldn’t go amiss, with Loris Karius now the no.1 ahead of Simon Mignolet.
The young German has from now until the end of the season to prove he’s capable of being our long-term no.1, or Liverpool will go in for a new stopper in the summer.