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Iraola gets it: why his first words as Liverpool manager mean more than you think
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Iraola gets it: why his first words as Liverpool manager mean more than you think
Andoni Iraola's opening press conference was more than a formality. In a few carefully chosen sentences, the new Liverpool head coach showed he understands something his predecessor never quite grasped.
Andy Anfield
Andy Anfield
14 Jul 2026

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