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Fulham star Joao Palhinha has backed Ruben Amorim to deal with the pressure of the Liverpool job if the Reds move for Sporting CP's manager.

Palhinha played under Amorim at Sporting, with the pair winning the Primeira Liga together before the midfielder joined Fulham in 2022.

Despite losing a number of star names, Amorim - who doesn't turn 40 until next year - has kept the Lisbon club in title contention.

Amorim's success in the dugout has marked him out as a contender for the Liverpool job when Jurgen Klopp walks away in the summer.

A second league title could strengthen his hand as far as Liverpool are concerned, but Palhinha already has faith in his compatriot to rise to the occasion.

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Sporting sit a point clear at the top of the league table, with a game in hand on their rivals, as the Portuguese season enters its closing stages.

“When you coach a big Portuguese club, you have the pressure of the fans and the size of the club itself, which forces you to win.

When you coach Liverpool, you have the pressure of the fans, the club and the whole world.

Alonso's Leverkusen are unbeaten in his first full season with the club, and are 10 points clear of Bayern in the Bundesliga title race while remaining in contention to set up a Europa League final with Liverpool in Dublin.

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