Former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468 is the most suitable candidate for the unfilled managerial post at Anfield, as his young age will offer the Merseyside club with an opportunity to
hire him for a long term.
The 37-year old, who last played for Blackburn http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 before announcing his retirement in October 2008, expressed his commendation for the Spanish manager during an interview with the club’s official website.
He was of the opinion that Martinez, who has also managed Swansea City, has got the experience of working with the Premier League teams, and his style is best suited for Liverpool.
Henchoz represented the Reds in more than 200 games in all competitions. He remained one of the most popular players amongst the fans during his playing days. The former Swiss footballer was a part of Liverpool’s League Cup winning teams in 2001 and 2003,
and also helped them lift the FA Cup in 2001.
Following Kenny Dalglish’s exit from the management, reports have linked Martinez, Andre Villas Boas and Rafa Benitez as the frontrunners to succeed the Scott.
Henchoz said, “He [Martinez] has experience of managing in the Premier League and he is the right age for now. If you give him a bit of time, I think he can be successful at Liverpool.”
However, he highlighted the fact that Liverpool are going through a rebuilding phase and Martinez’s appointment will not kick start a period of successes overnight. He opined that the Spaniard will offer his long term commitment to the Reds and will look
to reshape the playing philosophy at Anfield; a process which will require time.
“He knows the game very well and he's not coming with a very big name to do one or two final seasons in club football, like would be the case with someone like Capello.”
He went on to say that the Reds should not overlook him on the basis of his lack of experience with the top flight clubs. He claimed that Martinez had done a remarkable http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 with the Latics with a limited squad and at a minimal expense of the club’s treasury,
and felt that he was now ready to take on a big assignment.
“One day he has to manage a bigger club. That's how football generally works. Managers do well at smaller clubs and attract interest from bigger clubs.”
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