Andoni Iraola reveals impact of 'unfortunate' Michael Edwards exit on Liverpool plans

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"I'm focused on my job which is a massive one in terms of getting ready to start working with the players, trying to find the best spot for a player, trying to create a collective atmosphere where they can perform, and in my everyday, I'm more worried about transfers.", reports the Liverpool Echo."I talk to Richard Hughes, I talk to (FSG president) Mike Gordon, I talked to Michael Edwards – in the times I've spoken to him he seems super-smart - so it is unfortunate he's not going to continue with us but he's explained very well his decision and his reasons."I think it's more at ownership level than something that is going to effect the coach."Iraola continued: "I feel like I have a lot of things to prove in terms of I've never coached a club as big as Liverpool. My career has been slowly, slowly, you know?"Michael Edwards is leaving Liverpool(Image: Robin Jones, Getty Images)"Going to a better club, to a better club, then you get a promotion, or the La Liga, then Premier League, then you get to a better class."So, I've experienced this kind of change of goals or coaching in a bigger club, and there is always a time where I say: 'You have to prove that you belong'."And this is the first month for me now.

It's like, I need to prove myself, and get everyone to know that I belong here. That I have the level to stay here.

That I have the level to coach Liverpool, and that's my challenge short term, you know?"."Once you've gone through this process, and everyone understands that you belong there, everything gets easier. I trust myself a lot, and I think I'm ready for the challenge that I know is very big.