Who is on Andoni Iraola's Liverpool coaching staff? Full team now confirmed
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAndoni IraolaAndoni Iraola's Liverpool backroom staff has been confirmed after it was reported the Spaniard will be joined on Merseyside by several coaches who worked under him at BournemouthAndoni Iraola will be joined on Merseyside by Shaun Cooper (Iraola's left), Tommy Elphick (Iraola's right) and Pablo de la Torre (Elphick's right) at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola's backroom staff has now been finalized ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season.The Spaniard was appointed Liverpool boss nearly a month ago, with Iraola taking over from Arne Slot after the Dutchman parted ways with the Reds following a challenging season last term. While the World Cup has dominated the soccer headlines of late, back on Merseyside, Iraola is preparing for the Reds' 2026/27 campaign, with pre-season just weeks away.Liverpool is due to get its pre-season underway in just under a month's time, with the Reds heading stateside to take on Sunderland and Wrexham before returning home for friendlies against Monaco and Como.And it has been reported that the former Bournemouth boss will be joined at Anfield by several of his assistants from his old club, following the confirmation of his backroom staff.Posting on X, Paul Joyce of The Times reports Iraola's backroom team will include former Bournemouth assistant coach Tommy Elphick, set-piece coach Shaun Cooper, analyst Tom Webber and fitness coach Pablo de la Torre.Joyce wrote: "Andoni Iraola backroom staff at Liverpool now in place.
Coaches Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper, fitness coach Pablo de la Torre and analyst Tom Webber."Andoni Iraola was appointed Liverpool boss last month(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Elphick's appointment as Iraola's assistant sees him join the club he supported growing up. He and Elphick missed overlapping by a season.Iraola will be joined on Merseyside by De la Torre and Elphick(Image: Getty Images)Since retiring, Cooper has become a set-piece coach.
It is vital for Liverpool that Cooper brings fresh ideas to the defensive side of things, given the Reds conceded 23 goals from set-pieces last season, which tied with Newcastle United and West Ham for the third-worst record in the Premier League.Webber and De la Torre will also play major roles in implementing Iraola's intense style of play. He will be tasked with helping Liverpool's squad get to grips with the out-of-possession press Iraola's Bournemouth side used.Meanwhile, De la Torre will be tasked with ensure Liverpool's players are fit enough to be able to handle the rigors and intensity of Iraola's system.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni Iraola