Former Ruben Amorim star endorses Sporting manager for Liverpool job
The Reds are currently searching for Klopp's replacement after the German revealed in January that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso emerged as the front-runner to succeed Klopp, but he has recently confirmed his intention to remain with the Bundesliga club next season.
As a result of Alonso's decision, Liverpool are looking elsewhere in their managerial search, with Amorim believed to be one of the contenders.
The Reds have reportedly identified the Sporting Lisbon head coach as their new number-one target to lead the Merseyside club into the 2024-25 season.
Palhinha knows what it is like to work under Amorim after spending two years with Sporting before joining Fulham in 2022.
The Portugal international enjoyed success with Amorim, helping Sporting win four trophies, including the 2020-21 Primeira Liga title.
With Amorim in the frame for the Liverpool job, Palhinha has given a glowing endorsement of his former manager.
«Ruben is a coach with a lot of quality, one of the best in Portugal», Palhinha told O Jogo. «He has done an excellent job since Braga.
»He has in-depth knowledge of the game and has a close relationship with the players. The way he is growing, he won't stay in Portugal much longer.
«It will not be for lack of opportunities that he will not leave Portugal. He dreams and aims to win another title with Sporting and then the future will be in his hands.»
Palhinha believes Amorim can rise to the taskThe Portugal international was then asked whether Amorim has the capacity to coach a club of Liverpool's stature.
«Yes, of course, although
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