Liverpool's potential XI under Fernando Torres as icon will 'definitely' be boss
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Fernando Torres has been tipped as a future Liverpool manager by former Spain teammate Fernando Llorente, with the Atletico Madrid coach impressing in his early coaching careerFernando Torres has impressed as a coach at Atletico Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Fernando Torres has been touted as a potential future Liverpool manager after his outstanding work as a coach at Atletico Madrid.The 42-year-old enjoyed a highly successful spell with the Reds during his playing days and has been backed to return to Anfield in a different role. Torres' former Spain teammate Fernando Llorente has suggested it is a matter of when, not if, he secures the Liverpool job."Fernando Torres as Liverpool manager one day?
"He's taken a different path to [Como manager] Cesc Fabregas, he has been patient and has preferred to start little by little with the youth team, gaining experience."I think Fernando will become a great coach because he had an incredible career, knows a lot about football and has surely been preparing for the right moment to make the jump."Torres would welcome working with Rio Ngumoha due to his experience as a youth coach(Image: Getty Images)The 42-year-old has shown significant tactical flexibility by utilizing various formations during his initial years in management, including a fluid 5-3-2 system. This season, Torres has primarily favored a 4-2-3-1 shape.Here is how Liverpool's squad could line up under the Reds legend...Alisson Becker appears set to retain his position as first-choice goalkeeper next season, despite Giorgi Mamardashvili deputizing for the Brazilian on multiple occasions.
Alexander Isak is set to lead Liverpool's attack at the start of next season, giving the striker the opportunity to showcase his abilities in the wake of Hugo Ekitike's injury. Torres could, however, revert to his previous 5-3-2 formation once both forwards are fit and available.Liverpool XI under Torres (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Jacquet, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Isak.