Former Liverpool coach sounds like a mini-Jurgen Klopp in eye-opening new dressing room footage - opinion
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Liverpool supporters have felt themselves wishing to be saved by the larger than life personality of Jurgen Klopp during their turgid recent form.The Reds have had a difficult season, with Arne Slot looking a little lost on the touchline throughout the campaign.Slot is a completely different character to his predecessor, and although Liverpool got back to winning ways with a win over Inter Milan on Tuesday, questions remain about his suitability to stop the slide.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say That has meant Liverpool supporters casting their eye out into the managerial wilderness and seeing who could possibly replace Slot and pick their club up once again.Although he is highly unlikely to be a candidate should Slot lose his job, Reds fans should be taking note of former coach Vitor Matos‘ journey at Swansea City.
Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty ImagesMatos lost his first two games in charge, but after beating Oxford and then Portsmouth within four days, the young coach has his team outside of the relegation places.Two wins against teams in and around them have done wonders for Swansea’s confidence, and as the club posted on their official X account, Matos appears to be truly growing into his skin.“Guys, wow!” clapped the coach, with an enthusiasm resembling Klopp’s. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say After going around the team extolling their virtues, Matos then insisted that his players enjoy their moment.“Day off tomorrow, go out with everyone you want!” he beamed.
“Good face, and enjoy the day off because two days after then we go. Matos spent five years at Liverpool during the club’s most successful period under Klopp.Although he spent a lot of time dealing with the academy players, he was also a very key part of the German’s coaching staff.How big a part Matos played will likely become clear as his managerial career develops, but this is certainly a very promising start.At only 37, Matos could have a very long career in front of him, and having already dealt with big personalities and players at Liverpool, as well as managing two different groups of players on his own, his experience is growing by the day.Clearly, he will not be in any discussion about a next Liverpool manager should one arise in the coming months, but some years into the future it would not be a surprise to see Matos creeping onto the shortlist.