Liverpool prepares for 2026-27 season under Andoni Iraola
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Liverpool is looking to the 2026-27 Premier League season under new manager Andoni Iraola. The team aims to restore faith at Anfield while managing the challenge of replacing key player Mo Salah. Analysts have predicted Liverpool to finish in 4th place, an improvement from last season's 5th position. The club will also be seeking stability amid changes involving major investors. The season kickoff is approaching, and preparations are underway.
- •Andoni Iraola replaces Mo Salah at Liverpool
- •Club aims for improved stability and performance
- •Predicted position: 4th in Premier League
- •Last season's finish was 5th
- •Preparations for the season are ongoing
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Premier League 2026-27 preview No 14: Liverpool
"Andoni Iraola has his hands full – replacing Mo Salah and restoring faith at Anfield – and will hope big name investors bring stability not disharmony Guardian writers’ predicted position: 4th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 5th Continue reading...
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