Jurgen Klopp's potential replacement left 'upset' as Liverpool speculation continues

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim is feeling “upset” amid continuing reports of a possible summer move to Liverpool.

The 39-year-old man is a favorite for the hot seat after Xabi Alonso confirmed that he would stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

Amorim is one of the most highly rated coaches in Europe and it is understood that the Reds have met with his representatives on more than one occasion.

Reflecting on the rumors that link the Lisbon strategist with the Liverpool In his position, Amorim highlighted the importance of keeping the focus on Sporting.

“Completely, the only thing that bothers me is that they already had a substitute for me,” said the Portuguese coach.

“That's what bothered me the most, even today I told (Hugo) Viana (Sporting's director of football) to calm down because it's not like that. It's the only thing I've paid attention to.”

Amorim, who won two Taca da Liga trophies and a Primeira Liga title during his time at Sporting, refuted claims that his players were affected by rumors circulating about their future.

“No, because it is part of their lives. What affects the players is their own future.

“Everyone thinks about themselves. That can interfere with the preparation for a game if they are in talks with other clubs. It's normal for players to go through that.

“When it comes to the coach, they don't think about any of that. And the coach is clearly the coach of Sporting, the coach of Sporting and only the coach of Sporting.

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“And they know how much they want to win and I want to win titles for Sporting. So the work was the same, the preparation was the same and they are clear that everyone is focused on winning titles.”

Liverpool is considering its options ahead of the Jurgen KloppThe summer release of 'after nine years at the helm.

If the Reds decide to hire him as their next manager, Sporting would be entitled to compensation of approximately £12.8 million.