Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas to replace Jurgen Klopp.
According to Fichajes, Liverpool have identified many candidates to replace Jurgen Klopp after the 2023/24 season ends. Andre Villas-Boas is one of the managers on their shortlist as they plan for life after the German tactician.
The 46-year-old manager has worked in the Premier League before with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. However, he had underwhelming spells with the two London clubs, and he has been out of a job since 2021. The Portuguese manager was shown the door by Marseille after a fallout at the board.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to pursue the 46-year-old at the end of the season. Klopp is one of the best managers in the world, and he is certainly one of the greatest coaches in the club’s history. Replacing him with Villas-Boas could prove to be a major gamble.
Liverpool need to bring in someone who is a more proven option at the highest level and can help them win the major trophies. Klopp has won every trophy at club level with Liverpool and his replacement will be expected to carry forward his legacy.
Apparently, Juventus and Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on the Portuguese manager as well, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. During his time at Porto, he was regarded as one of the finest young managers in the game. However, his career has not panned out as expected.
Andre Villas-Boas would be a major gamble
Replacing Klopp will be a massive challenge for Liverpool in the summer, and they have been linked with managers like Roberto De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso, and Ruben Amorim as well. All three managers have done impressive jobs at their respective clubs. They will be much better options compared to Villas-Boas in the summer.
With the futures of a number of key players on the line, Liverpool cannot afford to take a gamble on the managerial front. Players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are nearing the end of their deals, and Liverpool will be hoping to tie them down to long-term contracts. They will have to showcase their ambition with a statement appointment so the top players decide to commit their futures to the club.
