Liverpool sent ideal Andoni Iraola message as FSG handed green light for move

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Former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore is 'very excited' at the prospect of Andoni Iraola replacing Arne Slot as Liverpool manager, calling the ex-Bournemouth boss an 'excellent coach'Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has admitted he is "very excited" that Andoni Iraola is the outright favourite to replace Arne Slot as he threw his weight behind the coach getting the job.The Reds confirmed in a statement on Saturday that Slot is to depart his role as head coach "with immediate effect" following a disappointing end to the 2025/26 season. He arrived from Rayo Vallecano in 2023 and transformed the Cherries into a settled Premier League side while playing an exciting style of football.His high-tempo, pressing approach is undoubtedly attractive to the Liverpool faithful, who felt the squad was lacking genuine pace and intensity during the latter stages of the campaign - and Iraola would deliver that.Like Collymore, Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard is certain that Iraola is the ideal candidate.

I think he's done a fabulous job at Bournemouth," he told TNT Sports. "I think his style would suit Liverpool."But let's not beat around the bush.

Liverpool Football Club is an attractive job for a lot of elite managers around the world. So I don't think he'll be the only name on the table.