Iraola Returns to Bournemouth as Liverpool Face Early Season Wobble
· Sports · BBC Sport
Andoni Iraola faces his former club Liverpool this weekend, with the Cherries six points worse off than at the same stage last season despite remaining unbeaten under the Spaniard. Liverpool opened the campaign with victory over a Bournemouth side led by Iraola, but the 44-year-old has since swapped the south coast for a Formby base, settling into a structured role at Anfield's AXA Training Centre. He is described as a 'six days a week' coach who is often the first on the training pitch, marking cones for sessions, while assistant Pablo de la Torre ensures players meet his physical standards. The Cherries have renovated their away changing room to comply with Europa League regulations ahead of the visit.
Why it matters
Iraola's return marks a notable reunion with the club where he spent three years, highlighting the rapid turnover in Premier League management and the Cherries' adaptation to European competition requirements.
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