Liverpool could appoint 'best coach in the world' if Andoni Iraola doesn't get the job

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19:28, Sun, May 31, 2026 Updated: 19:52, Sun, May 31, 2026 Andoni Iraola is the strongest candidate to replace Arne Slot (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool are pursuing Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot's successor, but also have Sebastian Hoeness on their shortlist. They took the ruthless decision to terminate Slot's reign and have identified Iraola as their primary target following the Spaniard's impressive three-year stint at Bournemouth, which culminated in a sixth-place finish and qualification for the Europa League.

Hoeness guided Stuttgart to fourth place in the Bundesliga to secure Champions League football, while they also reached the DFB-Pokal final, where they lost to Bayern Munich.Hoeness, 44, has been at Stuttgart since 2023 following spells at Hoffenheim and Bayern's reserve side. We have a great coach and a great coaching team who push the players and want to help them develop individually."Demirovic continued: "We have the fire we need and at the same time the relaxed attitude to play successful football."Sebastian Hoeness is admired by Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)Hoeness assumed control at Stuttgart when they were rooted to the foot of the Bundesliga and has orchestrated their remarkable revival.

He secured the DFB-Pokal in 2025 to deliver the club's first silverware since the 2006/07 Bundesliga championship.He has triumphed in 83 of his 152 matches at the helm of the club and is presently preparing to compete in the Champions League next campaign. That's something special," Hoeness, who has two years remaining on his deal, stated recently."I'd like to congratulate the team and the whole club: we've had a very consistent Bundesliga campaign.