Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha has backed Ruben Amorim to succeed at Liverpool if he replaces Jurgen Klopp this summer. The Portuguese midfielder believes his former manager would be received well by the club’s fanbase.
Earlier this year, Klopp announced his decision to step down as Liverpool boss at the end of the season, explaining that he’s run out of energy and needs a sabbatical from management.
The Merseysiders were initially linked with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who was rumored to be a top target for the Reds and Bayern Munich.
However, the Spaniard ruled out both prospects and confirmed his decision to stay at Leverkusen for at least another season.Liverpool have been linked with multiple candidates, including Amorim and Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi. Palhinha believes the Sporting CP boss would be a great fit at Anfield.The Portugal international, who played under Amorim at Sporting CP for two seasons before his move to Fulham in 2022, told the Daily Mail (via Tribal Football):
“If he signs for Liverpool, I have no doubt that people will like his personality. I believe he is a great option to replace Jurgen Klopp, but we don’t know if that will happen.”
He added:
“Either way, he will take a leap in his career at any time. You cannot compare Sporting with a world-class club like Liverpool, but there is also great pressure on a coach fighting for titles in Portugal. He is used to dealing with that.”
