Jose Riga is set to appoint Jose Jeunechamps as his assistant at Charlton, News Shopper understands.

The Belgian coach was Riga’s right-hand man at former club Metz.

It is believed that the Addicks boss has had a big say in bringing in Jeunechamps, 48, to the Valley.

He was also in charge of the Standard Liege U21s team in 2012.

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He arrived in England last night and is expected to start work at Sparrows Lane before the end of the week.