How Liverpool could line up under Fernando Torres as he's backed to 'definitely' be new boss

How Liverpool could line up under Fernando Torres as he's backed to 'definitely' be new bossFormer Liverpool star Fernando Torres has been backed to take charge of his old club in the futureCommentsSportJake Bayliss Senior Sports Writer06:20, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesFernando Torres has impressed as a coach at Atletico Madrid(Image: ANP, ANP via Getty Images)Fernando Torres has been tipped as a future Liverpool manager following his impressive work as a coach at Atletico Madrid. The 42-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful stint with the Reds during his playing career and has been backed to make a return to Anfield in a different capacity.‌Liverpool have struggled through a difficult second campaign under Arne Slot, with the reigning Premier League champions now focusing on securing Champions League qualification. While the manager has faced criticism this season, the club are not expected to sack Slot, whose contract runs until 2027.‌Torres retired from playing in 2019 and took up a coaching role with Atletico's U19 side two years later. He briefly shadowed Jurgen Klopp during the German's final year at the Reds, several months before taking charge of Atletico B. Torres' former Spain team-mate Fernando Llorente has argued it is a question of when, not if, he lands the Liverpool job.‌"Fernando Torres as Liverpool manager one day? Definitely," he told Hajper. "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.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"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."‌READ MORE: Jamie Carragher shares what he has heard about Arne Slot's Liverpool futureOPINIONTom SunderlandLiverpool dream 202...