QtrendsIraola agrees to become Liverpool head coach after Slot sacking
Andoni Iraola has verbally agreed to become Liverpool's new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot. The Bournemouth manager has impressed Liverpool's hierarchy with his tactical approach and man-management skills. Multiple reports highlight the numbers and methods that have attracted Liverpool to the 43-year-old Spanish coach. Sky Sports describes his methods as 'a bottle of magic' that could fix Liverpool's biggest issues.
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Why Liverpool are turning to Andoni Iraola to fix their biggest issue
(The Independent)
Iraola verbally agrees to become Liverpool coach after Slot sacking
(The Independent)
The numbers that have attracted Liverpool to Andoni Iraola
(The Independent)
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