Andoni Iraola makes perfect Anfield admission after Liverpool appointment - 'It was crazy'

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SportFootballAndoni IraolaAndoni Iraola was unveiled as the new Liverpool head coach on Thursday eveningAndoni Iraola recalled his experience on the receiving end of a "crazy" Anfield atmosphere earlier this season as a major attraction to the role after being unveiled as the new Liverpool head coach on Thursday evening.Iraola - whose Bournemouth side lost 4-2 at Anfield in the opening game of the Premier League season but went on to finish sixth and qualify for the Europa League - has replaced Arne Slot, who won the title in his first season but oversaw a decline in performances and results last season which culminated in his dismissal last Saturday.Iraola told Liverpool FC's official website: "I've been the other side – I still remember the goal [Federico] Chiesa scored at the end of the first game of the season."We were there with 2-2 thinking that probably we could take something. I want now to feel this from the other side."At the beginning when you arrive at any club, I think you need to kind of prove a little bit yourself.

But it's true that when the game starts, when you have to celebrate a goal, something is inside, no?"I think this inner energy, you need it as a player, you need it as a supporter, you need it as a coach. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pagePrior to joining the south-coast club, Iraola managed AEK Larnaca, Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano, as well as making over 500 appearances at right-back for Athletic Club.With no disrespect towards any of his former teams, Liverpool will be his first managerial position at a top European club - but Iraola insisted he is ready to face the increased scrutiny inherent to the role.He said: "I think Liverpool gives me the chance to coach top players, and top players give you the chance to fight for titles.

To win titles."Obviously when you arrive at a place, you cannot promise everything. But it's true that I understand where I'm coming and what is expected."I'm ready for the challenge."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni Iraola