Calvin Ramsay tells Liverpool fans exactly what to expect from Andoni Iraola
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Liverpool ace Calvin Ramsay has discussed preseason under Andoni Iraola and what to expect from the manager ahead of the new Premier League campaign.Calvin Ramsay has been involved in Liverpool's preseason(Image: (Photo by Andrew J. That was the word Calvin Ramsay used to describe new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola and his training sessions, as the players prepare for the season ahead.The 23-year-old has been involved in preseason with a roster of players containing a mixture of first-team stars and academy talent for the future.
Ramsay is one of a few who connects that bridge between academy and senior setup at Liverpool, having featured in both since joining the club in 2022 from Aberdeen.There's been four loan deals since for the defender before he became something of a forgotten presence for the team last season, with Arne Slot snubbing the right-back, despite the clear injury issues in that position.Under Iraola, there has been a new chance for Ramsay to show his qualities, as he featured against Sunderland, where he picked up an assist, and Wrexham.With a different experience now under his belt, the one-cap Scotland international discussed what his early impression of the manager has been, and what fans can expect moving forward.He told the Liverpool media team: "I've enjoyed it [preseason with Iraola]. It's really intense and he wants us constantly pressing and being aggressive and being able to defend and attack."It's been good – I’ve enjoyed it.
It's obviously only been a few weeks so hopefully I can stay here for a little bit longer and keep working with him and keep learning and get better."Calvin Ramsay in training with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)For Ramsay, the change in approach could offer a chance to get back in the senior team with regular minutes, after making just two appearances last time out.Preseason is giving him the chance to do just that, with the defender keen for more opportunities, as he continued: "It's been nice. Then the last game [against Leeds], hopefully I get some more."With Conor Bradley still recovering from a long-term knee injury, and the persistent issues surrounding Jeremie Frimpong's fitness, there could be a chance that Ramsay is more involved this season.That may well depend on how Iraola views the 23-year-old in his overall plans, especially when it comes to a potential transfer in or out of the club.Ramsay has just one year remaining on his contract at Liverpool, which could force a sale this summer, while the problems at centre-back and right-back could bring through a new arrival that would only block his path.It remains to be seen what follows, but it could be a huge few weeks and months ahead for the Scottish defender.