Liverpool receive Andoni Iraola verdict as FSG told to explore two alternatives

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Andoni Iraola, fresh off guiding Bournemouth to Europa League qualification, was quickly installed as the leading candidate to become the Reds' new manager.Like Bournemouth's Premier League finishes, the Spaniard's stock has gone up and up since he arrived at the Vitality Stadium. But is Iraola the right man to change that?For this week's Big Debate, we asked the Mirror Football team for their verdicts.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayJohn CrossAndoni Iraola is a great choice for Liverpool.

That is the reality.Let's see if Iraola can do that because he can certainly do the football bit. And while he deserves his crack at the big time, Iraola has no idea what is awaiting him on Merseyside.Nathan RidleyThere's no doubt that Andoni Iraola is a good enough coach for Liverpool.

The 44-year-old's work in the Bundesliga, I feel, doesn't get the credit it deserves outside of Germany.From relegation play-off to Champions League qualification in his first 14 months, to winning the DFB Pokal in 2025 and reaching the final again this season while finishing fourth - he's done a remarkable job.Hoeness also plays the 'heavy metal football' that some Liverpool fans - and players it seems, going by Mo Salah's recent dig at Slot - have been crying out for. Yes, Iraola knows the Premier League, but Hoeness would be my pick.Dan MarshAndoni Iraola certainly feels like an exciting choice to take Liverpool forward after a difficult end to Arne Slot's tenure.