Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore believes that it is time for his old club to act swiftly by sacking Spanish coach Rafael Benitez and for the Anfield outfit to do their utmost to lure Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho back to England as his replacement. The Reds have suffered a nightmare start to the season losing six of the last seven games both domestically and in Europe and stand on the precipice of their Champions League and Premier League title aspirations going into meltdown. Writing in his column for the Daily Mirror, the controversial player-turned-pundit also nominated, alongside the former Chelsea man, Russia boss Guus Hiddink and former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish as possible stand-ins.
“On my talkSPORT phone-in on Saturday night, there was not one call in support of Benitez after the Fulham debacle.
“That is telling, but I have been saying for the last year that Benitez should be replaced by Jose Mourinho.
“The worst thing that happened to Liverpool was finishing second last season when Benitez signed a new long-term contract.
“Now Rafa won’t quit because he is sitting on the best part of a £20million contract.
“But the fans are turning their back on him in increasing numbers.
“They have Lyon away on Wednesday where defeat could spell doom for their Champions League hopes.
“That will push Rafa closer to the brink and I think it is inevitable he will leave as he is not the right man.
“Liverpool should turn to Mourinho, Guus Hiddink or Kenny Dalglish.
“And you know who would get my vote.”