As the issue with Jurgen Klopp becomes apparent, Liverpool sent a warning to Ruben Amorim.

The club is interested in Ruben Amorim, according to former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman, as they get ready to live without Jurgen Klopp, who is set to leave Anfield this summer.

Steve McManaman has forewarned Liverpool that replicating Jurgen Klopp’s legendary persona will be the most difficult task facing their incoming manager.

In recent weeks, Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Sporting Lisbon, has shown himself to be a formidable contender to follow Klopp, and the Reds are reportedly focusing their attention on him.

Amorim, 39, has excelled in Lisbon and is poised to win Sporting’s second Portuguese championship. Although McManaman finds Amorim’s qualifications impressive, he worries that Klopp’s charm and personality make him a difficult act to follow.

Speaking at the official launch of Panini’s England Sticker Collection, McManaman stated of Amorim, “He’s got a very good reputation in Portugal.” Sporting won the title thanks to him, and they’re vying for it this year. Liverpool is a higher league than Sporting, despite the latter’s size.

“We all know it’s going to be a difficult job for whoever comes in but the number-crunchers, the data specialists, they’ll be doing their homework behind the scenes.”

“Liverpool are in a really great place,” he continued. With the exception of Virgil [van Dijk] and Trent [Alexander-Arnold], I believe almost everyone is under lockdown. The crew will be around for a while, so I don’t think it will be the hardest part. The difficult task will be in replacing Jurgen’s charm, sense of humour, and ability to connect with Liverpool’s citizens.

“Ruben speaks excellent English, which is incredibly helpful right away. However, I believe that everyone finds it quite challenging to emulate Jurgen in all other respects.”

Michael Edwards has returned to Liverpool, a sign that the team is ready for life beyond Klopp. The former sporting director, who was instrumental in the club’s success under Klopp, has been handed more responsibility in his new position as chief executive of football at Fenway Sport Group.

McManaman believes they will be able to maintain the success Klopp has brought them by appointing Edwards and implementing FSG’s strategy, which includes plans to develop a multi-club ownership model.

He continued, “That’s important because, as we all know, it’s all about how the club move forward,” in reference to FSG’s vision. Pep will eventually depart City, and Mikel Arteta will eventually leave Arsenal. These teams will be well aware of it beforehand, and then it will just be a matter of putting in a new management.

“I believe it’s fantastic that Michael Edwards has returned to Liverpool. They also discuss purchasing additional football teams and creating a football-themed brand. Thus, even though this will be a challenging process, these are extremely exciting times.”