Matos on tactics, Klopp's influence, and taking Swans to top of the league
Summary
Vitor Matos became Swansea’s manager in November 2025 with little senior experience, but now Swansea leads the Championship after 10 games. Matos uses ideas from his time with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and other coaching roles to build a confident and aggressive team that plays with a back four and focuses on pressing the opponents.Key Facts
- Vitor Matos took charge of Swansea in November 2025.
- Swansea sits first in the Championship after 10 games in the current season.
- Matos had only managed 12 senior games before Swansea, all in Portugal’s second division.
- He worked under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool as an elite development coach for five years.
- Matos also worked at Red Bull Salzburg as an assistant coach.
- He uses a football style focused on pressing (winning the ball back quickly) and counter-pressing (pressing immediately after losing the ball).
- Swansea plays with a back four formation and a 4-3-3 system under Matos.
- Matos emphasizes building team confidence and tailoring tactics to fit the players’ strengths.
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