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Would “Mourinho Mk II” be worth considering for Liverpool?

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Andres Villas-Boas is not a name all Liverpool fans would have heard of but over the last year, he has emerged to become one of Europe’s most exciting young managers. At just 33, he is in his first season as Porto manager and has yet to lose in the league after 14 matches. It is not only his unbeaten record that has impressed many but the style of attractive, attacking football which has made him a much sought after manager. A style of manager: young, eager to prove himself and with an attacking philosophy which will endear him to many Reds fans. John W Henry and FSG are not adverse to giving young managers a chance; you only have to look at Theo Epstein at the Boston Red Sox to know they are not afraid at giving young people with little experience lead roles if they believe they have the talent to succeed.

Villas-Boas started his career in his teens, working in the Porto scouting department under Bobby Robson in the mid 90s. The club’s coaches were very impressed even then with Villas-Boas’ ability to write scouting reports that were succinct and easy to understand. At just 21, he was appointed Technical Director of the British Virgin Islands FA before taking charge of the national side for a few World Cup qualifying matches. At the turn of the millennium, he returned to Porto to become coach of the Under 19s side.

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