Retiring Liverpool custodian Alex Manninger has heaped praise on goalkeeping coach John Achterberg, who he believes has developed himself in his job and is of great help to the players.
Manninger, who will hang up his boots at the end of his current contract in June, has been working under the coach since July 2016 after he moved to Anfield in search of match fitness at first, then signing a short-term professional contract with the club.
Praising Achterberg for his role in developing the skills of the current crop of goalkeepers, the former Juventus man said that the 45-year-old knows his job and tries to develop himself in his role, which is good for those who work under him.
Manninger also took time to express his regret at missing out on the chance to train under Achterberg during the course of his prolonged career.
"I think I’ve said often before, I’ve been lucky with goalkeeper coaches in my career", Manninger said in an interview with his club's official website.
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"If I see the younger guys playing and doing well, after 22 years in the game I know why – it is a reward from John.
"A reward of daily work, a reward of seeing things that you need to add to your game these days – playing with your feet, playing high up, coming for crosses and generally playing the modern way.
"John is developing that here day in, day out. It’s great to see.
"The goalkeepers here are doing a great job.
"I told John I felt it was a shame we didn’t meet 10 years ago, but never mind, I’ve made my way in the game."
