Fernando Torres' incredible Liverpool starting XI as boss backed to land job

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Fernando Torres has been tipped to become Liverpool manager by former Spain team-mate Fernando Llorente. Fernando Torres has been linked with a return to Liverpool in a managerial capacity (Image: Getty)Fernando Torres has been touted as a potential future Liverpool manager following his impressive work as a coach at Atletico Madrid.

Torres' former Spain colleague Fernando Llorente believes it is merely a question of time before he assumes the Liverpool role."Fernando Torres as Liverpool manager one day? "He's taken a different path to [Como manager] Cesc Fabregas, he has been patient and has preferred to start little by little with the youth team, gaining experience."I think Fernando will become a great coach because he had an incredible career, knows a lot about football and has surely been preparing for the right moment to make the jump." Trending Torres has demonstrated tactical adaptability by utilising various formations during his initial years in management, previously drawing praise for implementing a fluid 5-3-2 system.

Given his coaching background at Atletico, Torres would welcome the opportunity to work with the gifted 20-year-old.Meanwhile, Jacquet's arrival could limit Virgil van Dijk's playing time and prompt Ibrahima Konate to form a partnership with his compatriot, with the France international currently in discussions over a new deal. Read our Privacy PolicyNevertheless, Torres could be enticed to revert to his 5-3-2 system when both forwards are available.Liverpool XI under Torres (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Jacquet, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Isak.