Why do Liverpool want Ruben Amorim? Career record, trophies won, and whether Sporting CP manager tactics will suit Premier League
Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season and it remains to be seen who will replace the celebrated German tactician at Anfield.
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso ruled himself out of contention as he committed his future to Bayer Leverkusen in March.
The current favourite to take the job is Ruben Amorim, who is on course to win his second Primeira Liga title in the past three seasons with Sporting CP.
The former Benfica midfielder has seen several of their best players depart over recent years but has managed to rebuild and continue a successful period.
The Sporting News takes a look at why Liverpool may want to appoint Amorim, what players think of him and how his teams play.
Why is Klopp leaving Liverpool?
Amorim's experience for his age carries obvious appeal. At just 39, the Sporting boss has become one of the most wanted coaches by clubs in Europe.
Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also on the managerial merry-go-round as Xavi announced his departure earlier in the season and the Bavarians confirmed Thomas Tuchel will leave in June. Those two European giants have also been rumoured to hold an interest in Amorim
Perhaps the most important stat that Liverpool fans and board members will look at is the fact that Amorim only suffered 14 defeats from his first 150 Primeira Liga matches, winning 113.
This season, Rúben Amorim's Sporting CP...
◉ score more goals per game (2.93) than any team from Europe's big five divisions
◉ concede fewer shots per game (8.07) than any team from Europe's big five divisions
That 3-2-5 build-up shape is:
