Liverpool latest: Maghnes Akliouche's contract agreement as Andoni Iraola confirms decision

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SportFootballLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola has explained a key decision of his Liverpool careerAhead of his debut season in charge, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has made it clear he is actively seeking further squad reinforcements. While the club has finalised Iraola's backroom staff, the squad remains noticeably stretched in defence and has yet to secure a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.As a result, Iraola will officially launch Liverpool’s pre-season campaign with only two new additions on board.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageAndoni Iraola's coaching decisionThe Reds boss has confirmed that Pablo de la Torre will serve as his No. De La Torre has worked alongside Iraola since their Rayo Vallecano days together and was previously recognised as the fitness coach at the La Liga club and Bournemouth.The 43-year-old discussed the significance of his trusted coaches also making the switch to Liverpool before speaking enthusiastically about De La Torre's attributes.

"For me, it was important they came with me," Iraola said during Liverpool's pre-season tour of Chicago."Pablo is a physical coach but has been with me almost all the years I have been coaching. He did urge caution over supporters assuming the Frenchman's transfer to PSG is finalised, clarifying that talks between the clubs remain ongoing, but he insists they remain in pole position in another blow for the Reds.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni IraolaLiverpool FC transfer news