5 coaches who could replace Fernando Santos as Portugal’s new manager
Following his team’s humiliating loss to Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter Finals on Saturday, Portugal manager Fernando Santos has come under heavy fire.
The motivated visitors defeated Santos’ team 1-0. Portugal would have been Knocked out From The FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Portugal’s team has a star-studded history, therefore it is quite heartbreaking to see them lose and Out of The tournament.
That helps to explain why many people are upset with head coach Fernando Santos for not getting the greatest performance out of the team.
In actuality, the tactician’s employment is currently in jeopardy. It won’t be shocking if he is fired soon, especially if his Team struggles in the postseason.
Here are five managers who could succeed Santos in case he loses his position as the gaffer fights for his future:
Paulo Fonseca
Should Fernando Santos be fired any time soon, Paulo Fonseca is a respectable alternative to take over as Portugal’s next manager.
There are already numerous rumors circulating that connect the tactician with the position of the national team.
That has to do with the fact that he is currently jobless after finishing the last year of his contract with AS Roma. Outside of Portugal, the 48-year-old has also worked with Shakhtar Donetsk in addition to the Serie A giants.
Following his great stints with SC Braga and FC Porto, Fonseca is a well-known personality in Portuguese football.
His work at Shakhtar Donetsk, where he won an astonishing seven titles in just three years, has so far been his most stunning accomplishment.
Sergio Conceicao
Sergio Conceicao, the manager of FC Porto at the moment, is another respectable candidate who could succeed Fernando Santos as Portugal’s head coach.
With his club now leading the fight for the Primera Liga championship, the tactician is currently doing a fantastic job at the Estadio do Dragao.
Conceicao has led the Dragons to an incredible five trophies after taking over at Porto in July 2017.
Two league championships, one Portuguese Cup, and two Portuguese Super Cups are included in this. In addition, he has a respectable record with 166 wins, 34 draws, and 34 losses in his 234 games so far in charge.
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho, perhaps the most successful manager from Portugal in history, cannot be disregarded from this list. The strategist has had a successful club-level managerial career. But he has never previously dabbled in international football.
Mourinho has achieved every possible victory in club football. By winning the Europa League and Champions League, the strategist created history.
In addition, he has triumphed in domestic competitions in England, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Additionally, he has served as manager of some of the top football teams in the world, including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Manchester United.
The 58-year-old is well-known and has a wealth of knowledge. That would make him the clear favorite to succeed Fernando Santos as manager of Portugal.
Mourinho is now in command of Serie A team AS Roma, where in his 18 games in charge thus far this season, he has recorded ten triumphs, two draws, and six losses.
Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim, one of the youngest managers in European football at the moment, is having a great season with Sporting Lisbon.
The 36-year-squad, old’s which is tied for first place with Porto after 11 games and 28 points, has perhaps been the most outstanding in Portugal’s premier division this year.
When he led SC Braga to the Portuguese League Cup in the 2019–20 season, Amorim made his footballing debut.
Sporting Lisbon has won the Portuguese Cup, Super Cup, and Primera Liga under his leadership since he joined the team last year.
Andre Villas-Boas
In his impressive managerial career, Andre Villas-Boas has worked with teams like Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Zenit, Porto, and Olympique Marseille.
The strategist has received numerous accolades, including the Europa League and national championships in Portugal and Russia.
Thanks to his remarkable tenure with FC Porto, when he won the domestic treble in 2010–11, Villas-Boas is a well-known figure in Portugal. If he ends up managing Portugal, it won’t come as a huge surprise.