Pep Lijnders responds to criticism of his book and suggestion Liverpool 'secrets' were exposed

Pep Lijnders has played down suggestions that his book has contributed to Liverpool's struggles on the pitch this season.

The Reds assistant manager released an inside look at the club's 2021/22 quadruple-chasing campaign in the summer, titled 'Intensity: Inside Liverpool FC'. But with Jurgen Klopp's side since enduring an inconsistent campaign, it had been suggested that the Dutchman's book gave away too much inside information to enable opposition sides to get the better of Liverpool.

Lijnders has rubbished such claims though, insisting his book is in the past as his shared his delight that at least Reds fans have been able to enjoy reading it.

READ MORE: China £350m investment, Dubai negotiations and six failed Liverpool takeover bids

READ MORE: The names that could be interested if FSG decide to sell Liverpool

"First of all, no regrets. I enjoyed every word and everything that was written," he told reporters ahead of Liverpool's League Cup clash with Derby County. "The moment it was published, for me it was done. It was the past.

"It didn't add interest to be honest because it was a new season, new problems. I hope that people enjoy it, I know that a lot of people do because I get good reactions from the inside and the outside.

"But you guys know really well, if you write something people will like it and people won't like it. That should never stop you to do these things.

"I'm proud that there's a book that gives inside information (but) not as much as people say. So no harm, there's no relationship with that.

"I hope that fans can read the admiration I have for this club, the feeling for the team and the love for Liverpool. If it inspires a few, I'm already happy. The reaction has been good."

READ NEXT

• What Gary Neville did after Liverpool win is starting to wear thin and exposes hypocrisy of Sky Sports debate

• Liverpool sale could see history repeat itself as FSG find out what past owner already knew

• Why FSG are open to selling Liverpool - Chelsea sale, Man City accounts, £3.3bn profits

• Jurgen Klopp faces Ben Doak decision as Liverpool consider radical overhaul

• Jurgen Klopp will have loved what Tottenham fans did just before Liverpool win confirmed