Xabi Alonso has withdrawn from the race to succeed Jurgen Klopp, making Ruben Amorim the frontrunner for the position at Liverpool. Although it was believed that Liverpool officials had already met with Amorim, he clarified that no discussions had taken place. Amorim emphasized that his sole focus is on leading Sporting to victory in the Portuguese league. Regarding rumors that Sporting’s star attacker Viktor Gyokeres might leave if Amorim departs, the coach indicated that he cannot guarantee players’ futures, stressing the importance of winning titles.

Amorim attributed the team’s success to the collaboration among talented players and the club’s scouting and structure. Acknowledging the potential impact of his departure on the players, Amorim underscored the importance of the team’s focus and emphasized their dependence on his coaching decisions. He dismissed the notion that speculation about his future was destabilizing to the team, asserting that the primary goal was for players to concentrate on their performance on the field. The text concludes with an invitation to join a WhatsApp community for Mirror Football content, along with the option to unsubscribe, and a link to a Privacy Notice for further information.