Rubén Amorim, of Sporting Lisbon, compared himself to Bobby Robson, told Manchester United to sign Erik ten Hag and could replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

“My number two is Carlos Fernandes, he has been my right-hand man since day one. He will be a much better coach than me. “I often say that if I become Bobby Robson, he will be my (Jose) Mourinho.”

It was just a passing comment, but some quotes sum it up better. the last managerial superstar produced in PortugalRubén Amorim, linked to Liverpool.

talkSPORT understands that Liverpool have held talks with Amorim representatives about the replacement Jurgen Klopp.

He has made it clear that he wants to replace the German at Anfield after an incredible period in Lisbon.

Amorim's rise has been as steep as possible; Appointed as Braga's reserve boss in September 2019, it was just four months before the former Portuguese midfielder was given the first-team job, starting with a 7-1 defeat of Belenenses.

Soon, there were ten victories and one draw in all national competitions, winning the final of the League Cup and accumulating victories against all the 'Os Tres Grandes', the big three.

One of them had seen enough: Sporting CP handed Amorim a contract with a £13m release clause, by far the largest in Portuguese football history, just four months into his professional career.

Incredibly, however, that clause soon looked cheap, with Amorim guiding the faltering giants to their first league title in 19 years, ending a curse and cementing legendary status in his home country.

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Playing for Lisbon rival Benfica more than 150 times as a player, Amorim even participated Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal in two World Cups.

The 39-year-old is clearly destined for greatness, which has led to him being labeled 'the next Mourinho', but in reality, that couldn't be further from the truth.

Amorim is the antithesis of every imaginable criticism of Mourinho over the years.

Mourinho doesn't like youth; Amorim won the title with teenagers scattered throughout the field, turning debutants into superstars in just a few weeks.

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Mourinho is arrogant; Amorim always takes the blame for losses and makes sure his players get credit for wins.

After winning Sporting's historic title, he even made sure his staff were present at the press conference, sharing the applause for such an incredible victory that was largely down to him.

Considered by some to be Carlo Ancelotti's successor in real MadridAmorim was proposed to be in the race for vacancies in both manchester united and Chelsea.

Asked about United reports ahead of Red Devils appointment Erik ten Haghis response was as anti-Mourinho as ever.

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“These are just rumors,” Amorim said. “I don't attach any importance to it. I think Manchester United should contact (Ajax coach) Erik ten Hag, and immediately!”

The only real similarity between Mourinho and Amorim is their nationality.

But should Liverpool If we opt for Amorim, it is possible that the Portuguese coach could have a similar impact to what Mourinho achieved in his first campaign in England.

Without a doubt, we are looking at someone who is heading to the top.