Florain Wirtz tipped for Xabi Alonso reunion as Andoni Iraola claim made
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFlorian WirtzFormer Middlesbrough and Valencia midfielder Gaizka Mendieta believes new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is ready to meet the challenge at Anfield, while also predicting that Florian Wirtz will eventually reunite with former Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso.Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz while at Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz while at Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)Andoni Iraola has received backing to "handle the pressure" of leading Liverpool - with the Reds encouraged to recruit additional established quality to support their new head coach, but Florain Wirtz has been tipped to 'reunite' with Xabi Alonso.Iraola is gearing up for his maiden fixture since replacing the dismissed Arne Slot last month, with the curtain-raiser of the pre-season tour of the United States against Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday evening. "He is ready for the challenge at Liverpool.", reports the Liverpool Echo."While you cannot promise trophies, he can quickly bring a clear style of football and identity to the club.
He is ready and will deliver."Iraola has emphasised Liverpool's requirement for a new winger, and Mendieta insists the Reds must secure a proven talent to complement the £34.5million acquisition of Spain World Cup winner Victor Munoz from Osasuna. "Munoz can play on both sides but is better on the left," said Mendieta."Liverpool need experienced players rather than someone very young who needs time to develop.Florian Wirtz faces a crucial season ahead in his Liverpool career(Image: (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images))"At a club like Liverpool, you cannot always wait for potential.
".Speaking to BetVictor, Mendieta remains certain that Florian Wirtz will eventually link up again with his former Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso during his career, though not necessarily at Alonso's new club Chelsea."When a manager has worked with a player at his best, they often want to reunite," he said."It may not happen immediately because Liverpool has a new manager and expectations are high."Last season was difficult for both Wirtz and the club. "The same applies to Andoni Iraola, he will be looking at the market for players he has previously managed who can succeed in the Premier League.