4 Liverpool players handed lifeline by Andoni Iraola including Harvey Elliott
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Andoni Iraola is treating the entire Liverpool squad as new signings and could bring the best out of some of the Reds' overlooked players, including Harvey Elliott after the midfielder's tough year at Aston VillaNew Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola could give several players fresh opportunities(Image: Getty Images)The appointment of Andoni Iraola as Liverpool's new head coach presents several players with a renewed chance to cement their place in the club's first-team plans.The Spanish coach was confirmed as Arne Slot's replacement at Liverpool earlier this month. The 43-year-old earned widespread praise throughout his three-year tenure at Bournemouth, where he led the Cherries to sixth in the table last season, securing the club's first-ever European campaign.A defining feature of Iraola's time on the south coast was his ability to develop players, with the likes of Dean Huijsen, Antoine Semenyo and Eli Junior Kroupi all attracting significant interest from elsewhere.Milos Kerkez spent two years working under Iraola before completing his move to Anfield last year.
Nevertheless, Iraola is approaching the entire Liverpool squad as though they are new acquisitions. Prior to his Villa transfer, Elliott had also witnessed his Liverpool game time diminish throughout Slot's inaugural season at the helm.It has proved a challenging couple of campaigns for a player who was a regular fixture under Jurgen Klopp.
The gifted 21-year-old has witnessed his career progression hindered by fitness setbacks, but he could emerge as one of the talents Iraola warms to in his new position.Prior to the Reds' midfield restructure two years earlier, the Spaniard emerged as a promising long-term option, making 19 appearances. Nevertheless, Tsimikas has another year remaining on his Liverpool deal and could prove a valuable squad member under Iraola.James McConnellThe talented midfielder signed for Ajax last summer, but his transfer to the Dutch club failed to materialize as anticipated.