Rafael Benitez explains Andoni Iraola's key advantage at Liverpool - 'They like that'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesRafael BenitezAndoni Iraola has been appointed as the new Liverpool head coach and former Reds boss Rafael Benitez believes his Premier League experience will give him a key advantage at AnfieldAndoni Iraola was appointed Liverpool's head coach last month(Image: Nikki Dyer, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez reckons Andoni Iraola's Premier League credentials will serve him well as he adapts to his new position at Anfield.Iraola was appointed as the Reds' new head coach last month following Arne Slot's dismissal, which came less than 12 months after he guided the club to a record-equalling 20th league title. He becomes the second Spanish manager to take the reins at Liverpool following Benítez, who oversaw the club between 2004 and 2010.And the 66-year-old Benítez is convinced Iraola will enjoy the support of the fanbase thanks to his approach to the game and his achievements during his tenure at Bournemouth.
"Iraola has done really well obviously in Bournemouth as you have seen," said Benítez, reports the Liverpool Echo."But then we were following him when he was in Rayo Vallecano."One of the members of my staff was watching him training and he told me after that he liked it because he (Iraola) was involved, he's trying to do things on the pitch all the time."Bournemouth has done really well and now he has a different challenge."Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Iraola's experience will be beneficial(Image: Sky Sports)Speaking to Sky Sports, Benítez added, "It's (Liverpool) a massive club."But I think he has an advantage - he knows the league."That is not easy. At the beginning when we arrived to the Premier League, it was totally different."But he knows the league.
The fans will be very supportive, for sure."The way that he wants to play, I think they like that. And I think he has great possibilities to do well."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCPremier LeagueRafael BenitezAndoni Iraola