Ex-Liverpool star outlines exactly what Reds can expect from Andoni Iraola

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Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has backed Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot as the club's new manager, giving the move a "big thumbs up" as the Spaniard emerges as the frontrunner for the Anfield role.Andoni Iraola is the top candidate to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach(Image: (Photo by Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images))Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has declared he is "very excited" at the prospect of Andoni Iraola, the outright favorite to succeed Arne Slot, taking the reins at Anfield, throwing his full backing behind the appointment.The Reds confirmed via an official statement on Saturday that Slot is to leave his position as head coach "with immediate effect" following a dismal conclusion to the 2025/26 campaign.Despite Liverpool securing Champions League football, they ended the season without a victory in four matches, and Slot has since paid the ultimate price, with the club pulling the trigger just six days after the Premier League season drew to a close.Iraola, 43, has emerged as the leading candidate to fill Slot's position after departing Bournemouth following their 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest last Sunday. "I think potentially, yes.

I think he's done a fabulous job at Bournemouth," he told TNT Sports. "I think his style would suit Liverpool."But let's not beat around the bush.

But because of the link to Bournemouth and the guys that have come from Bournemouth to Liverpool in terms of board level, they will know him very well."But then there's other names out there as well that I'm sure will want that Liverpool job. But potentially to answer your question, I think he should be in the conversation, yes."