Liverpool news as sensational Andoni Iraola claim made and Andy Robertson speaks
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool will conclude its Premier League campaign against Brentford at Anfield on Sunday, as speculation grows around managerial changes and Andy Robertson opens up on the Reds' disappointing seasonAndoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is on the cusp of securing Champions League qualification heading into the final game of the season.Arne Slot's players must avoid defeat against Brentford at Anfield on Sunday to clinch fifth place. Liverpool.com examines the latest reports surrounding Andoni Iraola's potential arrival at Anfield, alongside Andy Robertson's own assessment of where exactly Liverpool's season has gone wrong.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news as $81M midfielder eyed and clear Mateus Mane message sentREAD MORE: Andy Robertson reveals Trent Alexander-Arnold gift nearly left him in tears before Liverpool exitConflicting Iraola reportsPrevious reports indicated that Slot was expected to remain in his position at Liverpool for the upcoming season despite the campaign's shortcomings.However, fresh claims from Foot Mercato suggest the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), may be considering a U-turn over the Dutchman's future.
Reports suggest that Xabi Alonso was considered as a potential successor to Slot, though the former midfielder has since moved to Chelsea.French outlet claims that sporting director Richard Hughes is pursuing Bournemouth manager Iraola, who is expected to depart the Cherries at the end of the season.Arne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)The Spanish coach has guided Bournemouth to sixth place in the Premier League, with the club boasting an impressive 17-match unbeaten run — the longest such streak in the top flight this season. The Athletic, however, maintains that the club's stance on Slot remains unchanged.Robertson admissionThe Liverpool stalwart opened up about what he believes has caused Liverpool's alarming dip in form during a conversation with Ian Wright on The Overlap.The 32-year-old spoke candidly about the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, acknowledging that mourning their teammate while defending the Premier League title had been "tough."He told the Arsenal icon: "What happened in the summer with Diogo Jota... nobody could have prepared us for that.
It's been tough, and we can't hide away from this. Diogo Jota was one of our best mates."Robertson also pointed to Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid as a factor behind Liverpool's on-field difficulties.He added: "I think obviously we've missed him as a player, there's no doubt about that.