Andoni Iraola begins work with Liverpool ahead of new season
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Andoni Iraola has arrived at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre as the new head coach. He will begin preparations with the squad on July 14, 2026, just over a month before the season opener against Newcastle on August 23. The focus is on implementing an aggressive playing style, with a revamped backroom staff that includes coaches from his time at Bournemouth. Individual player assessments will be prioritized, with preparations for both Premier League and Champions League fixtures. New signings and returning players are expected to join the pre-season training, including Jeremy Jacquet and Dominik Szoboszlai.
- •Iraola starts work ahead of Liverpool's Premier League season.
- •First-team players report back on July 14.
- •Focus on aggressive playing style and player assessments.
- •Iraola's staff includes Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper.
- •Jeremy Jacquet and other new signings participate in pre-season.
- 3:43 PMBBC Football — Inside Liverpool's pre-season plans as Iraola starts work
"New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has arrived at the club's training ground and is preparing to start work with his new squad ahead of the Premier League season.
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