Liverpool name former Wales boss as new U21s manager
Liverpool name former Wales boss as new U21s manager
Former Wales manager Rob Page has taken the reins of Liverpool's Under-21 side.
Page's most recent role was at the helm of the Welsh senior team, where he spent three and a half years from 2020. He initially joined as Ryan Giggs' assistant, stepped in as interim boss, and was eventually handed the job full-time.
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During his time in charge, the 50-year-old guided Wales to their first World Cup appearance since 1958 and also reached the knockout stages of Euro 2020. However, his spell came to an end in June 2024 after Wales failed to qualify for the Euros that summer.
His departure from the senior role followed a string of poor results, including a goalless draw against Gibraltar and a heavy 4-0 defeat to Slovakia. Craig Bellamy has since taken over the national team duties.
A former international captain with 41 caps to his name, Page had previously managed the Wales Under-21s and earned praise for his work with the youth side before stepping up.
At Liverpool, Page takes over from Barry Lewtas, who left the U21 post earlier this month.
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