Andoni Iraola

[baitman]

Has anyone watched a load of Bournemouth games this season and could comment as to what he'll bring?

He is of course far more aligned with the pressing that we saw from Klopp's team, so lets hope our players can keep up; but equally, Bournemouth struck me as quite a counter attacking side. Which is all well and good if that means quick movement and quick passing (ie the anti Slot) but less so if that means sitting back, attracting pressure and firing long balls up to the big man up top

Caveat being I can't recall seeing many games Bournemouth played without us as their opponents

Adam Cleary did a video on Iraola and the pressing tactics.

https://youtu.be/XWk98kDRfoE?si=aZQNtIBOWOv0WUfr

[Needles]

Will Harvey Elliott now get a look in?

[Mark79]

https://twitter.com/i/status/2062240163657290021

David Lynch:

Exclusive: Andoni Iraola is scheduled to travel to Merseyside tomorrow morning to put the finishing touches to his move to Liverpool, including putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.

[Lee]

Will Harvey Elliott now get a look in?

I reckon so. Iraola loves a press and Harv will give him that.

Heck of a risk this but less risky than sticking with Slot. I think Iraola is a good manager and he seems a good man. Let’s hope it works out.

[Kenneth]

Not sure where I heard it, but a story about Iraola telling his team that he wants them to put all of their energy into the game and then ask to be subbed if they have nothing let, no judgement guaranteed. Sounds like it’s going to be a huge intensity shock for the squad, and no doubt some will break down with soft tissue and hamstring injuries. It might take a season just to transition to that, physically. As long as the football is exciting, I’ll be patient.

[RoadEnd]

Will Harvey Elliott now get a look in?

Get your vote in for Harvey as Villa Player of the Season.

https://play.avfc.co.uk/vote-for-your-aston-villa-mens-player-of-the-season-for-202526

[Needles]

Get your vote in for Harvey as Villa Player of the Season.

https://play.avfc.co.uk/vote-for-you...son-for-202526

Voted!

[ronanm]

Not sure where I heard it, but a story about Iraola telling his team that he wants them to put all of their energy into the game and then ask to be subbed if they have nothing let, no judgement guaranteed. Sounds like it’s going to be a huge intensity shock for the squad, and no doubt some will break down with soft tissue and hamstring injuries. It might take a season just to transition to that, physically. As long as the football is exciting, I’ll be patient.

Fine if not expecting to compete on all fronts. Think he may need to change too.

[Exiled_red]

I think most people like the style of play that his Bournemouth side had the main questions are will it translate to Liverpool where opposition sides will setup differently, and will his methods work when you have 2 games a week and something like 60 games in a season?

I think that we need a big squad, as things stand we probably need to bring in about 5 players who are either going to be starters or at least regularly involved and you wouldn't be upset if they played in big games, but we probably also need a few squad players as we seriously lack numbers. For me I would be tempted to keep the outgoings to a minimum and see if he can get something out of players like Elliott and possibly Endo

[SB]

Aaaaaannnnd we are back. Morning / good evening everyone.

[baitman]

I think most people like the style of play that his Bournemouth side had the main questions are will it translate to Liverpool where opposition sides will setup differently, and will his methods work when you have 2 games a week and something like 60 games in a season?

I think that we need a big squad, as things stand we probably need to bring in about 5 players who are either going to be starters or at least regularly involved and you wouldn't be upset if they played in big games, but we probably also need a few squad players as we seriously lack numbers. For me I would be tempted to keep the outgoings to a minimum and see if he can get something out of players like Elliott and possibly Endo

We also need to make sure we focus on big athletic lads who are less brittle.

[Fierce]

Well

Having watched a bunch of admittedly positive analyses, consider me whelmed

I feel like a specifically defensively minded midfielder is needed, tho last Grav was incredible in that role so if he can replicate that form, we good

I'd love Wirtz to play as a number 10, but would mean Dom playing alongside Grav / new DM. Does that reduce his effectiveness?

If so, he plays as the 10 with Wirtz as LM, tho his pace is a concern

I think RB will be a priority unless Frimpong can play like Kerkez under Iraola; and of course our big money signing should be RW

But again, watching the overly positive 'is Iraola a good fit for Liverpool' videos makes me excited again

[Fierce]

Klopp called it

https://youtu.be/5dS6G9LloRM?si=epIE_TEC3FNmCZCW

I'm sold

[fin7]

Thanks for setting up the new old forum, I'd be lost for liverpool news and chat without it.

[Buzzo]

This is a very long but very detailed look at what to expect. It also appraises the Slotera and I think summarises where it was going wrong.

https://twitter.com/simonbrundish/status/2062230297102422396