Liverpool news: Andoni Iraola confirms plan as Maghnes Akliouche reality laid bare

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SportFootballLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola has opened up on his early decisions at LiverpoolAndoni Iraola will officially begin Liverpool's pre-season with just two new signings secured. The Premier League side remain short on numbers in defence and have yet to sign a replacement for Mohamed Salah.Iraola has been transparent on his need to bolster his squad ahead of his first season in charge.

The Reds boss has also confirmed the roles in his backroom staff, while the race for Monaco and France star Maghnes Akliouche has received another update. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageAndoni Iraola confirms roleThe Reds boss has confirmed that Pablo de la Torre will be his No.

De La Torre has worked with Iraola since their Rayo Vallecano days and was previously credited to be the fitness coach at the La Liga side and Bournemouth.The 43-year-old spoke of the importance of his trusted coaches also making the move to Liverpool before waxing lyrical about De La Torre's qualities. "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.