‘Of course’ – EPL midfielder says his former boss would be ‘capable’ of succeeding at Liverpool

One manager who’s been touted as a strong candidate for the Liverpool job has received a glowing recommendation from one of his former players.

Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha – who’s found himself at the centre of speculation over a possible move to Anfield in recent months – believes that his ex-Braga and Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim could be more than capable of succeeding with the Reds.

Speaking to O Jogo [via Desporto Sapo], the 28-year-old said: “Ruben is a coach with a lot of quality, one of the best in Portugal.