Former Liverpool coach building something special in Portugal

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Yet that’s exactly what Vitor Matos, the club’s former elite development coach, is doing in Portugal — and his story is one Liverpool fans will love. Matos’ first day as head coach came with heartbreak, as he learned about the tragic death of his close friend and former Liverpool striker Diogo Jota just minutes before his first training session.

Vitor Matos: “An opportunity to build something special” Since taking over, Matos has reintroduced intensity and structure reminiscent of Klopp’s Liverpool. Or as one Marítimo fan joked online, “We’re starting to look like Liverpool in green.” Vitor Matos: “Liverpool was more than a dream” For Matos, this managerial rise is deeply rooted in what he learned at Anfield.

He once described his time at Liverpool as a “masterclass,” crediting Klopp’s influence for shaping his coaching style and mindset. Marítimo’s loyal fans already feel connected again, and if promotion comes, it’ll be the ultimate proof that one of Liverpool’s own is building something truly special in Portugal.