Ex-Liverpool coach under Jurgen Klopp now 'leading contender' for job in England

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Former Liverpool coach Vitor Matos, who worked with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Lijnders at Anfield, is among the contenders to replace the fired Alan Sheehan at Swansea City. Former Liverpool coach Matos has therefore emerged as an option.

Formerly at FC Porto, Matos joined Liverpool as elite development coach in 2019, where he was tasked with providing a bridge between the academy and the Reds' first team — a role that Lijnders previously held. "He is a talented coach, a very intelligent coach," Lijnders said.

We have already seen the impact he has made on them. Learn more "Having one really intelligent, talented coach for young players, he can inspire eight or nine of them — it's really important to have the right people in front of them — he connects, he influences the boys on the pitch and trains with them." "What Arne Slot did is outstanding, because it is not easy to replace Jurgen," Matos told Training Ground Guru in March.