Andoni Iraola vows to build ‘aggressive’ Liverpool team as Arne Slot replacement makes Anfield promise

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I've experienced the other side, the goal that Chiesa scored last season, you could feel the stadium and I would love to have this. Everyone can feel comfortable supporting this team."“I would like to give them a team that they can feel proud of.” ✊💬 pic.twitter.com/Q7ZT6at9JI— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 13, 2026He later reiterated that the tactical identity will be built entirely on intensity, ensuring the fans see their own work ethic reflected in the players."I think football and especially Liverpool is about connecting: connecting with the people, connecting with our supporters," Iraola added.

"We have to be a team that works hard intense, aggressive, so everyone can be identified and everyone can feel comfortable supporting this team.”Embracing the challengeStepping up from the Vitality Stadium to Liverpool is a huge leap, and Iraola is under no illusions about the pressure he has walked into. Probably not until you are here and until you go through certain experiences, I will not fully know but I am here to experience those situations, I am ready for it,” he told his first press conference.“I understand that this is a massive club, everything that I’m going to say now is going to have the biggest scrutiny, you have to be very aware of the mistakes.

I would like to go to the city, experience the city, I know some places, I will have to take some pictures.“But it’s part also of the magic of being the Liverpool manager. I would like not to change too much.”Iraola will officially get to work on the grass on Tuesday morning when Liverpool’s pre-season training campaign kicks off.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow