Liverpool release statement as head coach officially exits
Liverpool are set to make changes throughout the club this summer, and have just made a significant announcement.
Arne Slot won the Premier League in his first season, but a busy summer transfer window could see a number of first-team players depart as he looks to upgrade his squad.
Liverpool will also hope that more of their academy talents can make an impact, with one of their greatest-ever graduates, Trent Alexander-Arnold, departing.
Their academy will now undergo a huge change, following the latest announcement from Liverpool over one key figure.
Barry Lewtas to leave Liverpool academy role
Liverpool have now announced that Under-21 manager Barry Lewtas will step down from his role, after 12 years at the club.
Lewtas has held his role for the last five years, having previously coached at lower age groups in Merseyside, and has played a vital part in the development of young players.
Liverpool announced the news on their official website on Friday (6 June), with Lewtas admitting that he was sad to be leaving Anfield.
| Stat | Lewtas |
| Games | 208 |
| Wins | 102 |
| PPG | 1.64 |
“Of course, I’m sad to be moving on but I also have 12 wonderful years to look back on, including the last five with the under-21s,” he stated.
“Seeing young players make that next step to the Liverpool first team or moving on to success elsewhere is hugely satisfying.
“Everything I’ve ever done has been about the team and they have all helped make the journey as special as it has been.
“Now I’m looking forward to being a fan from afar and full of energy and excitement for what comes next.”
Lewtas helped develop Curtis Jones
Lewtas worked with a lot of up and coming talents at Liverpool, and one of the most notable examples was Curtis Jones.
The midfielder is now a key part of the first-team squad, having come through the ranks within the academy, and he was particularly brilliant under Lewtas for the U21s.
Jones recorded eight goals and two assists in just 11 games under the departing Liverpool coach, and this ultimately led to his first-team breakthrough.
Liverpool won the title despite also giving more minutes to academy products than any other Premier League side, and this is a testament to the fine work Lewtas did in his time with the Reds.