​Andoni Iraola will address the external media on Monday for the first time since being appointed Liverpool’s head coach. He was at the AXA Training Centre last week, meeting a number of players, and while most of Liverpool’s first team are expected back on Merseyside this week, there is a clear sense that the real work is about to begin. There are still 41 days remaining before the Reds open their Premier League campaign away to Newcastle, but Iraola will understand the significance of this first press conference in outlining his vision and giving the fanbase something tangible to anticipate after a tough 2025-26 season that culminated in Arne Slot’s dismissal.
A wide range of topics are likely to be on the agenda. These include squad depth, potential vice-captain choices, the style of football Liverpool supporters can expect, and perhaps most crucially, Iraola’s own ambitions for the club. The two most recent occupants of the role helped Liverpool win the Premier League, and the club’s hierarchy are confident that Iraola possesses the qualities needed to deliver that success over the longer term.
The Reds will train during the week before flying to Chicago next Monday, with three pre-season friendlies planned in the United States and two more at Anfield after their return.
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