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Jurgen Klopp’s thriving Championship disciple credits Liverpool for style

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:30 PM
Jurgen Klopp’s thriving Championship disciple credits Liverpool for style
Key Things to Know
  • Vitor Matos credited Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp for heavily influencing his tactical managerial style at Swansea City.
  • Matos has led Swansea to fifth in the Championship with eight wins from 14 matches.
  • He previously served as Liverpool's elite development coach from 2019 until departing alongside Klopp in 2024.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Liverpool elite development coach Vitor Matos has credited his tactical style at Swansea City to his time working under Jurgen Klopp. Now managing Swansea in the Championship, the 38-year-old Portuguese coach has guided his side to fifth place with eight wins in 14 league matches.

Matos stated that Liverpool heavily influenced his approach to pressing, intensity, and aggressive off-the-ball play. He worked alongside Klopp from 2019 until their departures at the end of the 2023-24 season, winning the Premier League title together in 2020.

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