After the idea of ​​​​signing Xabi Alonso, who headed to coach Chelsea, faltered, Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes moved towards an option he knows well, which is Spanish coach Andoni Iraola.

According to the Foot Mercato network, Hughes was the one who made the decision to sign Iraola when he previously worked at Bournemouth, and he seems convinced of the Spanish coach’s ability to lead a new project at Anfield.

This comes at an ideal time, after Iraola decided to leave Bournemouth this summer despite receiving attractive offers to renew his contract.

The 43-year-old Spanish coach has expressed his openness to having more experience, and has already entered into contacts with Crystal Palace, but Liverpool sees him as the most suitable candidate to succeed Slot if he leaves.

What attracts Liverpool management to Iraola is his calm personality and modern style of football.

The Spanish coach succeeded in leading Bournemouth to sixth place in the English Premier League, relying on attacking football, high pressing, and flexible tactical organization.

The value of this achievement increases given the difficult circumstances the team went through, after it lost its main defense duo and goalkeeper last summer, and then its most prominent stars left for Manchester City during the winter.

Iraola is characterized by great tactical flexibility, as he can impose possession, play with high pressure, or rely on quick rebounds or defensive formation depending on the course of the match.

He is also known for his interest in developing young talents and teamwork, far from individualism or clashes within the locker room. (Erm News)