Andoni Iraola has already given insight into what Liverpool players will have to do if he takes charge

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Liverpool players are going to have to get used to a whole new way of working if Andoni Iraola’s appointment as their new manager goes through as expected.The Reds are reportedly entering into formal talks with Iraola to take over as Arne Slot’s replacement, with the Basque notoriously relentless in his approach.For some players, that will be a shock to the system after becoming accustomed to Slot’s more laissez faire approach to training. Credit: AFC Bournemouth/Getty Images Iraola demands aggression from his playersAlthough there are obvious question marks over Iraola’s appointment, there is no denying that Liverpool players need a little more energy injected into their football.The former Cherries’ boss will provide that, as he demonstrated while addressing his new players in July 2023.The training session was posted on Bournemouth’s YouTube channel at the time, with Iraola wearing a mic to pick up his instructions.READ MORE: Andoni Iraola highly likely to appoint a ‘lifelong Liverpool fan’ as one of his coaches at AnfieldPhoto by Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty ImagesWhile the whole session is worth a watch for Liverpool fans, one of the key moments comes when the former Athletic Bilbao player stands in front of his players with a tactics board.Obviously keen not to give away their secrets ahead of the season, Bournemouth make sure the board cannot be seen, but it is still interesting to listen to Iraola’s instructions, with his focus on aggression something which Liverpool fans will be delighted to hear.“Today we will focus on our press,” he says.

Get used to this, because this for us we will do this every week.” What was your biggest frustration with Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach? Click below to find out why staff at Anfield were equally as annoyed with the Dutchman Liverpool players must adapt or leaveWatching Iraola’s session, and it is clear that there will be far more intensity than the Liverpool players have become used to in the last two years.There are now not many left over from the Jurgen Klopp era at Anfield, but those who did play under the German may find it easier to adapt to Iraola’s demands.Those who cannot, or will not, change their approach to fit the new coach’s, should have no place in the team.As Antoine Semenyo detailed recently, Bournemouth players did not have days off under Iraola.

It may take time for Iraola’s methods to fully integrate, and it is helpful that he will have a full transfer window to bring in players who should be better suited. There are different expectations on Bournemouth, so it is difficult to compare their situation with Liverpool’s, but their players showed that it is possible to employ this approach and be successful in the Premier League.If there are any who are unwilling to get onboard at Liverpool, then they should be shown the door, no matter who they are.