How Liverpool could line up under Ruben Amorim

Liverpool are working hard to secure a successor to legendary manager Jurgen Klopp, and it's looking increasingly likely Ruben Amorim will get the job.

The 39-year-old (yep, ) has worked wonders at Sporting CP during his time in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, ending their 19-year wait for a title in 2021 and they look set to win the league again this season.

Amorim, much like former Liverpool target Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, has largely used a 3-4-3 system to great effect in his young managerial career thus far. If he's wedded to such a system, how could Liverpool look under him? Which players could he bring to Anfield?

Here's how we think Amorim's Liverpool would line up, plus our thoughts on potential new signings.

There should only be two reasons why Liverpool would entertain replacing Alisson as their goalkeeper — Amorim expresses a deep, personal hatred of him upon arrival, or the Brazil international goes on hunger strike to force a surprise exit.

It's realistic to suggest Alisson will still be the Reds' number one next season regardless of who the manager is.

Liverpool's main problem of switching to a back-three formation is their lack of quality depth at centre-back.

When not riddled with injuries, Ibrahima Konate is one of the most imposing defenders around, but the club should be looking to add another option behind him — Sporting's Ousmane Diomande would be a perfect fit for the Premier League, just so you know, Liverpool.

Virgil van Dijk is one of three current star players whose contract expires in 2025. Playing in a back three could ease an ever-increasing physical load on his ageing body and give him a fresh lease of life towards the back-end of his peak years.

Former Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates,