Michael Owen involved in awkward encounter on live TV after Liverpool question
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMichael OwenMichael Owen was quizzed about Liverpool's managerial search by Sky Sports reporter Matt Chapman at Chester races, and the ex-Reds striker made a pointed dig at his interviewer over his soccer knowledgeMichael Owen is interviewed by Sky Sports reporter Matt Chapman(Image: Sky Sports/At The Races)Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen gave an uncomfortable response during an interview when pressed on who he thinks should take charge at Anfield.The Reds are searching for a new manager following Arne Slot's departure from the hot seat on Saturday. Slot left Liverpool having clinched the Premier League title and guided the club to a fifth-place finish in his second season, which proved enough to secure Champions League soccer.Liverpool is now looking for his replacement, with former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola emerging as the frontrunner for the role.
The Reds are anticipated to open discussions with Iraola's camp this week over a potential deal to bring him to Merseyside.Liverpool is keen to have a new manager in place before the World Cup gets underway on 11 June.Owen was present at Chester races on Saturday when Sky Sports reporter Matt Chapman put the managerial question to the former Reds forward.Chapman asked: "If you could pick a manager for Liverpool, who would you pick?"Andoni Iraola is the current favorite to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)In response, Owen said: "It looks like Iraola might have a chance, doesn't it? Do you know him?"Chapman replied that he was unfamiliar with Iraola, to which Owen responded: "I know him very well."Owen then took a swipe at Chapman with his next remark, saying: "I love the way you ask football questions, but you don't know anything about football."Chapman, a Tottenham supporter, fired back with: "I know about survival in the Premier League, and that's all that matters."Owen had the last word, retorting: "Liverpool are a bit more than that, I think, but anyway."Iraola continues to lead the race to take the reins at Liverpool, with the Spanish tactician widely considered to be the ideal candidate for the position.The 43-year-old guided Bournemouth to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League — the highest in the club's history — while also securing Europa League qualification for the very first time.Crystal Palace, Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan have also been linked with Iraola following his departure from Bournemouth.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Arne SlotAndoni IraolaLiverpool FCMichael OwenHorse Racing