Another was Vitor Matos, who learned a lot from Klopp.
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He is now at Swansea City, where he was appointed club manager in November last year. At that time, Swansea were really deep in the championship and looked like they might even be relegated.
The club had won only two of its last 10 games before Matos’ appointment. Now, they have won five of their last 10 games and lost just three during the period.
Matos’ side are now comfortably safe from relegation and are just six points off the play-offs.
At the same time, Swansea also has the best home record under Matos.
What is admirable about Matos is not just the results or even the exciting playing style, similar to Klopp’s heavy metal football, but rather his man-management skills.
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Matos has immediately taken a liking to his players. Fans love him and it seems like he definitely has a touch of Klopp’s personality.
That’s why the 37-year-old feels like a potential future Liverpool manager.
Matos is still in the early stages of his coaching career. But what he has shown so far is enough to put him on the club’s radar.
If he continues on the same trajectory, he may well prove that he is good enough to take charge at Anfield and return to his old club to fill the role that Klopp once had.
For now, keep an eye on him.