Joe Gomez reveals players' thoughts on Andoni Iraola and early impression of new boss

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Joe Gomez has been speaking at the start of Liverpool's preseason training, with the mood in the camp positive at the start of the Andoni Iraola at Anfield this summerJoe Gomez during a Liverpool training session(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool defender Joe Gomez says the Reds players are excited about working with Andoni Iraola after he took over from Arne Slot at the end of the season.Arriving from Bournemouth, Iraola is making a big step up in the level of club that he is taking charge of, and he has no such similar experience, but he comes in with a strong reputation and a clear intent to play an attractive, intense style.That was crucial in the decision-making process when it came to appointing the Spaniard this summer, with Liverpool looking to bounce back from a below-par campaign in which it finished fifth."He seems like a really nice guy," Gomez told club media when he was asked about the early days of Iraola."It's obviously massively impressive what he did at Bournemouth and how he got them to perform. I think we're all looking forward to it and we're all excited to have him.

"I think he showed it in Bournemouth that [he is] an unbelievable coach," Szoboszlai said.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. With the intensity and how he wants to play and the knowledge that he has, I think he's an unbelievable coach.

I want to be an example also for everyone, as much as I can."When I signed, I said I wanted to win everything. I'm ready to go for it."Liverpool.com says: Having a fresh voice in training definitely has benefits.