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How Liverpool could line up under Fernando Torres as he's backed to 'definitely' be new boss

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Former Liverpool star Fernando Torres has been backed to take charge of his old club in the futureFernando Torres has been tipped as a future Liverpool manager following his impressive work as a coach at Atletico Madrid. The 42-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful stint with the Reds during his playing career and has been backed to make a return to Anfield in a different capacity.Liverpool have struggled through a difficult second campaign under Arne Slot, with the reigning Premier League champions now focusing on securing Champions League qualification.



Torres' former Spain team-mate Fernando Llorente has argued it is a question of when, not if, he lands the Liverpool job."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.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!

Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"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."READ MORE: Jamie Carragher shares what he has heard about Arne Slot's Liverpool futureThe 42-year-old has demonstrated considerable tactical versatility by employing a range of formations during his early years in management, including a fluid 5-3-2 system. However, Torres could revert to his previous 5-3-2 system once both forwards are available.Liverpool XI under Torres (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Jacquet, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Isak.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.