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Can Andoni Iraola turn the World Cup brilliance of Liverpool's stars into club success?

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the exact reprieve that Liverpool's beleaguered stars needed following a strenuous and disappointing 2025/26 campaign at club level. The question now becomes, can Iraola find a way to replicate the success of Liverpool's returning stars at the World Cup?



Iraola's coaching success and player's newfound beliefDuring his three seasons at Bournemouth, Iraola was seen as one of the better developers of young talent who was able to tactically challenge even the best clubs in England with his style of play. As of this writing, through a few weeks of group stage action at the World Cup, Liverpool players have registered 12 goal involvements, more than any other club.

Andoni Iraola has proven time and again, even with limited resources, that he is capable of instilling that belief within his forward thinking system to get the best out his players. World Cup success could be the beginning of a fresh new era for Liverpool's very best stars.