Andoni Iraola refuses to speak to Liverpool players after Reds slapped by Man City

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But away from tactics, Iraola is known for some unusual methods.One of those is said to involve the way he communicates with players, or rather doesn't, in the immediate aftermath of matches. While many managers have been known to fly off the handle in the dressing room after a bad result, or heap the praise on their shoulders if it goes the other way, Iraola isn't like that.According to those who have witnessed the Basque manager up close, Iraola keeps things cool.

More Info.The Daily Mail say Iraola often does NOT speak to his players after full-time and waits 24 hours before addressing the squad at the training ground.The approach is unusual, but the method behind the madness is to allow things to calm down before he shares his opinion. It helps keep Iraola grounded and allows him to approach his squad in a measured way.What impact does that have on the players, though?

But one thing is for certain, it leaves the players questioning what their manager made of the performance for a little longer than is orthodox.Andoni Iraola doesn't speak to his players in the dressing room post-match (Image: Getty)That approach will be tested in the wake of Sunday's crushing defeat at home to Manchester City. A man down or not, Liverpool looked feeble in their attempts to shut City out, and this could be a result that rocks the confidence within the squad.Of course, Iraola does speak to the media after each match, and he told BBC Sport at Anfield: "I think the first part is that we played two different games.