Liverpool considers former players for Iraola's coaching staff
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:55 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Liverpool is set to appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach, with formal confirmation expected soon. Iraola is bringing several staff members from Bournemouth, including Pablo de la Torre and Tommy Elphick. Discussions also include the potential addition of former players James Milner and Thiago Alcântara to the coaching team. Milner's experience and leadership could provide continuity, while Thiago's recent coaching work in Spain positions him as a valuable resource for player development. The club aims to restore former physical standards and intensity following a disappointing season.
- •Andoni Iraola is expected to sign as Liverpool's head coach soon.
- •Pablo de la Torre and Tommy Elphick will join him from Bournemouth.
- •James Milner and Thiago Alcântara are potential appointments to the coaching staff.
- •Liverpool aims to regain physical intensity for the upcoming season.
- •Iraola’s staff may help bridge the gap between players and management.
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool journalist talks up possibility of ‘popular appointment’ to Iraola’s backroom staff
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Former Liverpool Duo Could Strengthen Liverpool’s New Coaching Structure – Opinion
"A prominent Liverpool journalist has talked up the possibility of the Merseyside club making a ‘popular appointment’ to follow on from Andoni Iraola, who looks set to become the next head coach at...
"Iraola’s Backroom Team Could Define Liverpool’s Next EraFamiliar Faces Will Help Iraola Settle QuicklyWith Andoni Iraola now looking increasingly likely to become Liverpool’s next head coach on ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:55 AMLiverpool journalist talks up possibility of ‘popular appointment’ to Iraola’s backroom staff
A prominent Liverpool journalist has talked up the possibility of the Merseyside club making a ‘popular appointment’ to follow on from Andoni Iraola, who looks set to become the next head coach at...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:50 AMFormer Liverpool Duo Could Strengthen Liverpool’s New Coaching Structure – Opinion
Iraola’s Backroom Team Could Define Liverpool’s Next EraFamiliar Faces Will Help Iraola Settle QuicklyWith Andoni Iraola now looking increasingly likely to become Liverpool’s next head coach on ...
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