Why Michael Owen is 'really excited' by Andoni Iraola's Liverpool appointment
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Michael Owen has declared himself "really excited" by the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the new Liverpool manager, saying the former Bournemouth boss can reignite optimism at AnfieldMichael Owen has made his feelings clear on Andoni Iraola(Image: Getty Images)Andoni Iraola's appointment as Liverpool's new manager has sparked renewed enthusiasm around Anfield ahead of the forthcoming season.The former Bournemouth boss was awarded a two-year deal in early June, just days after the club decided to part ways with Arne Slot. Iraola, who announced in April his intention to depart the Cherries at the campaign's conclusion, will now compete in Europe's elite competition next term with Liverpool.His arrival has prompted former Liverpool star Michael Owen to declare that he is "really excited" about the season ahead.Owen had previously expressed his belief that Slot would remain at the helm for the start of the new campaign, having qualified for the Champions League.
Following Iraola's appointment, he has thrown his complete support behind the decision."I felt a little bit on the fence, I felt a little bit 50/50 whether Liverpool should continue with Arne Slot," he commented, speaking via Casino.org, a resource designed to make discovering Irish online casino sites easier and safer.Iraola has replaced Arne Slot at Anfield(Image: Getty Images)"However, now they have made the decision, I'm actually really enthused and really excited. If Arne Slot was still there, I think the season would have started with little hope, Liverpool fans, I don't know, maybe a little bit depressed."Now, all of a sudden, it's a fresh new start, and you think to yourself, there are some great players in that squad, if he can ignite it, then Liverpool can win the league."Could they have won the league with Arne Slot, with that feeling around the place, it almost felt like an inevitability... there was a sour taste around the place.
"I think the fans were a little bit bored (under Slot)," he said. There will be lots of questions, this is the biggest job he's ever had, he has never managed a team like Liverpool before."But on all the evidence of what he's done so far, he deserves the opportunity.