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Liverpool open talks with Andoni Iraola over becoming head coach

The Guardian UK Tuesday 02 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Andy Hunter 1 min read
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Spaniard is clear front-runner to replace Arne SlotLiverpool want to make hire before World Cup startsLiverpool have opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola over succeeding Arne Slot as the club’s head coach. Iraola is the clear frontrunner for the Anfield vacancy with his style of play fitting Liverpool’s criteria for the front-footed, aggressive approach they felt was lacking in Slot’s second season in charge. The Dutchman was sacked from his post on Saturday.

  • Spaniard is clear front-runner to replace Arne Slot

  • Liverpool want to make hire before World Cup starts

Liverpool have opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola over succeeding Arne Slot as the club’s head coach.

Iraola is the clear frontrunner for the Anfield vacancy with his style of play fitting Liverpool’s criteria for the front-footed, aggressive approach they felt was lacking in Slot’s second season in charge. The Dutchman was sacked from his post on Saturday.

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Liverpool (LOCATION) Andoni Iraola (ORG) Spaniard (ORG) Arne SlotLiverpool (PERSON) World Cup (EVENT) Arne Slot (PERSON) Anfield (ORG) Slot (EVENT) Dutchman (ORG)
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