In a separate interview with the BBC, Ratcliffe also gave his backing to Amorim for the long-term, believing that the former Sporting CP head honcho will be at the Theatre of Dreams for years to come despite recent reports suggesting the club could be looking at managerial candidates elsewhere.

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