Liverpool Tactics

Former Red makes it clear how Wirtz must be used by Iraola

Wirtz Must Become Liverpool’s Centrepiece Under Iraola Smicer Sends Clear Liverpool Message Florian Wirtz arrived at Liverpool with the kind of price tag that changes the conversation before a ball has even been kicked. At £116m, there was never going to be patience in abundance, nor much room for quiet adaptation. Yet Vladimir Smicer’s assessment feels both...

Former Liverpool star claims Iraola can deliver glory

Michael Owen Backs Iraola to Revive Liverpool Title Ambitions Liverpool's decision to appoint Andoni Iraola has sparked plenty of debate, but one former Reds star believes the club may have found the right man to lead a new era at Anfield. Michael Owen has become the latest high profile figure to throw his support behind the...

Liverpool Dressing Room Fallout Raises Huge Questions After Sacking

Arne Slot’s Liverpool Exit Raises Fresh Questions Over Dressing Room Trust Liverpool’s post Arne Slot era has already begun, yet the story of how it ended continues to gather weight. According to BILD, the former Liverpool head coach irritated sections of his squad with comments that were received as arrogant, personal and unnecessarily dismissive. Slot, sacked...

Jamie Carragher welcomes Andoni Iraola to Liverpool in social media post

Carragher Sends Clear Message as Iraola Begins New Liverpool Chapter Liverpool have turned the page on a disappointing campaign, with Andoni Iraola officially taking charge and ushering in a fresh era at Anfield. The appointment has already sparked debate across the football world, but one of the club's most respected former figures has wasted little...

“A match made in heaven” – World-class Liverpool star set to shine under Andoni Iraola

Andoni Iraola Faces Major Decision on How to Use World-Class Liverpool Star Dominik Szoboszlai was one of the most interesting names in Dave Davis and Michael Reid’s Anfield Index discussion about Andoni Iraola. If Liverpool are moving towards a more aggressive, pressing and direct style, Szoboszlai looks like an obvious fit. As Davis put it,...

“Really excited” – Andoni Iraola speaks for the first time since becoming Liverpool head coach

Liverpool Appoint Andoni Iraola as New Head Coach Liverpool have moved swiftly and decisively, confirming Andoni Iraola as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 43-year-old arrives at Anfield after three impressive years with AFC Bournemouth, where his work was marked by clarity, intensity and a capacity to extract more from players...

New Liverpool Era Edges Closer After Major Staff Hint

Liverpool Boost as Iraola Staff Plan Takes Shape Iraola Move Edges Closer Liverpool appear to be moving swiftly towards a new era, with Andoni Iraola reportedly close to being confirmed as the club’s next head coach. The expectation is that the Spaniard will sign a two year contract, with Sky Sports suggesting that deal could be completed...

Analysis: How Andoni Iraola can improve Liverpool

Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool Blueprint: Pressing, Direct Attacks And A Clearer Identity Liverpool’s interest in Andoni Iraola, as discussed by Dave Davis and Michael Reid on Anfield Index, is rooted in one obvious footballing idea, this team needs more energy. After a season under Arne Slot in which Liverpool’s intensity dropped, Reid made the central point...

Andoni Iraola must unleash two world-class players at Liverpool

Can Liverpool Finally Unlock Their Record Signings Under Andoni Iraola? Liverpool’s move for Andoni Iraola is not only about restoring energy, pressing and directness. As Dave Davis and Michael Reid discussed on Anfield Index, it may also be about solving one of the biggest questions left behind by Arne Slot, how to get the best...

Former Liverpool Duo Could Strengthen Liverpool’s New Coaching Structure – Opinion

Iraola’s Backroom Team Could Define Liverpool’s Next Era Familiar Faces Will Help Iraola Settle Quickly With Andoni Iraola now looking increasingly likely to become Liverpool’s next head coach on a two-year deal, attention will naturally focus on transfers, tactics, and how he intends to reshape a squad that has endured a deeply disappointing campaign. However, one of...