Liverpool appoints Andoni Iraola, vows to unite fans

New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has pledged to reconnect the club with its supporters and deliver a team they can be proud of, speaking publicly for the first time since his appointment. Iraola, who officially began his role last month after leaving Bournemouth, addressed the media on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the club's training ground, outlining his vision for a more intense and aggressive style of play following a disappointing season.

Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season, a steep decline from winning the title the previous year under Arne Slot, who was dismissed at the campaign's conclusion. The club amassed just 60 points, the lowest total for a fifth-place finisher in nearly two decades, and experienced a 24-point drop from its championship-winning tally. In contrast, Iraola leaves a Bournemouth side that achieved record Premier League points totals in each of his three seasons, culminating in a European qualification spot with 57 points last term.

At his introductory press conference, Iraola emphasized the importance of forging a strong bond with the Anfield faithful, a relationship that had fractured during the previous season's struggles. He...