'I loved 3 things Andoni Iraola just said — he's already achieved one success at Liverpool'

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.

Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAndoni IraolaLiverpool unveiled Andoni Iraola on Thursday after the firing of Arne Slot last weekend, with the Spaniard making all the right noises during his first interviewNew Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Nikki Dyer - Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Andoni Iraola went out of his way to point out that soccer is about "emotions" and "passion" as he sent his first messages to Liverpool fans after taking charge at Anfield."At the beginning, when you arrive at any club, I think you need to kind of prove a little bit yourself," Iraola said. Iraola will have to deliver his messages just as well, if not better, to his players over the course of the summer, and there is a lot of work to be done to get Liverpool back where it wants to be.But as far as opening gambits go, this was a very strong one.Iraola knows, coming from the Basque region of Spain, about the importance of having an identity.

And it would be fair to say that during the course of last season, that was something that Liverpool lost.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Nikki Dyer - Liverpool FC via Getty Images)It is understood that moving back towards a more front-footed style of play is a key element of the decision to bring in Iraola to replace Arne Slot, and it was telling that he spoke about energy and excitement during his unveiling.Iraola's Bournemouth only played once per week, and he did, at times, struggle with large volumes of injuries. Iraola has to be his own man and put his own stamp on the role.Yet at the same time, there is a determination to make Liverpool more exciting to watch than it was last season — and that will only go down very well with those in the stands."Obviously, when you arrive at a place, you cannot promise everything," Iraola admitted.

But it’s true that I understand where I’m coming and what is expected."His first job was getting the Liverpool fans onside. He graduated from the University of Liverpool (BA) and enjoys covering Liverpool's youth teams, as well as the first team, and is an FA-qualified football coach and referee.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni Iraola