Robbie Fowler makes his feelings clear on Andoni Iraola and Jurgen Klopp comparisons
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola looks to be on course to be appointed as Liverpool's new manager, and the former Bournemouth boss has already earned comparisons to Jurgen Klopp from club legend Robbie FowlerRobbie Fowler has given his thoughts as Andoni Iraola looks set to be appointed by Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Robbie Fowler has compared Andoni Iraola to Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool looks to be closing in on the appointment of the former Bournemouth boss as its new manager.Iraola is the clear favorite to replace Arne Slot, who was fired as the Reds’ boss on Saturday following a poor second season in charge at Anfield, which saw Liverpool finish trophyless and barely scrape Champions League qualification.The club appears to be moving quickly to find his replacement, with talks getting underway with Iraola as Liverpool looks to get its new manager in place before the start of this summer’s World Cup.Should the 43-year-old be confirmed, he will be tasked with getting Liverpool challenging for silverware again — not to mention getting a fan base back on side after signs of clear frustration from supporters over the past few months.Anfield legend Fowler believes Iraola will get fans excited again, and feels his style will be much more pleasing on the eye.“Straight away if a new manager can come in and give everyone a bit of a lift it gives everyone a bit more energy and things improve,” Fowler told BetMGM.“I think what we don’t want is the style of football we’ve seen over the last year which has been quite slow and not that exciting. If that continues, the new manager puts themself under pressure.Andoni Iraola has been compared to former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp(Image: 2024 Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth)“If you look at Bournemouth and Liverpool they are totally different.
Expectation levels and the fact that you’re going to have a lot more games at Liverpool means there is so much more pressure.“However, if Iraloa does come to Liverpool, I think there’s going to be a lot of excitement because of the way he got Bournemouth to play. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Fowler, though, does have a warning for Iraola, insisting that he will need to get some silverware under his belt if he is to keep supporters on his side.“The new manager has to win things – that’s what you’re judged on at Liverpool,” Fowler added.
You can’t beat around the bush at Liverpool – you’re coming into one of the biggest clubs in the world and if you’re coming with the mantra of ‘doing well’ then Liverpool isn’t the club for you.“You’ve got to play a brand of football that gets the fans excited and gets them on your side. It’s about showing you’re in the job to win things and if you do that the fans will back you.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCRobbie FowlerAndoni IraolaJurgen Klopp