Liverpool news: Andoni Iraola keeps Arne Slot rule as 'first transfer eyed'
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The Liverpool latest sees one similarity between Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola emergeAll eyes are on just what changes Andoni Iraola will bring to Liverpool. The 43-year-old Basque forged a solid reputation with his former clubs, Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth.While his direct and aggressive style of play has been celebrated and is expected to be unleashed at Anfield, little is known about what he will do behind the scenes.Former Liverpool boss Arne Slot, who was sacked earlier this month, was famously championed for introducing a calm approach at the club after nine years of Jurgen Klopp's heavy-metal approach.Today's latest sees Iraola make a remark that appears to align him with Slot, however, when it comes to how he will treat his players behind closed doors.
Elsewhere, the Spaniard is said to have identified the first transfer target of his Liverpool reign.Iraola's similar rule to SlotIraola's position on the function of the Liverpool dressing room at their Kirkby-based training centre appears to be the same as his predecessor. "Maybe not at all is a bit too much, maybe to call someone and say ‘could you come up with me’."But after the session, they should talk about us, me, in here, with all the freedom they have, instead of being afraid that I constantly walk around."While Iraola will no doubt bring his own unique style to the club, fans will be intrigued to hear that he harbours similar ideas as the Premier League-winning Dutchman.Iraola's 'first transfer target'The first transfer of Iraol's reign could possibly be Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
He said: "What can Liverpool expect from Iraola? He is obviously a great manager."You see what we have done as a club at Bournemouth and how we have progressed over the three seasons he was with us."I think the way we press out of possession is very aggressive, maybe similar to the early Klopp teams Liverpool had, that fierce aggressiveness and pressing with the wingers.