Andoni Iraola sent clear Arsenal and Man City message before first season — 'Out of the question'

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Andoni Iraola has begun working as the new Liverpool head coach, with the former Bournemouth boss challenged with chasing down Arsenal and Man City in the Premier LeagueLiverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Under Andoni Iraola, Liverpool will expect a dramatic improvement next season. "I think it probably is out of the question."But yes, Florian Wirtz, obviously, he's had that bedding in season.

He's a talented boy, showing that for Germany in spells over here.Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during a training session.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"Rio Ngumoha, the young winger; Iraola's got a great record in trusting in youth and developing them. "Sometimes a player, like Barcola, that comes from outside of the league and you don't really know too much about, but everyone's talking about him, oh, he's going to be great, blah, blah, blah, and it doesn't always work out that way."Minteh knows the Premier League.

He's been around a bit but he's still only 21, so he's ripe for development, I think."Iraola, if he gets him, he could be the man to do that. So I don't think that if he does come to Anfield, Liverpool fans should be too disappointed."