Liverpool are considering Andoni Iraola as a potential option to replace Arne Slot, as the Dutchman has come under immense pressure with his job.
According to Fichajes, Andoni Iraola is the latest name under consideration to replace Arne Slot, with the Dutchman now under immense pressure. The loss to PSV Eindhoven at home in the Champions League has opened a new can of worms, as the Reds could now look at Bournemouth’s impressive Premier League boss as an option.
Arne Slot is under tremendous pressure to turn things around after rumours of a potential sack have surfaced in the aftermath of their latest defeat. PSV Eindhoven managed to topple the Premier League and European giants at Anfield on Wednesday, which was the latest in the many defeats under the Dutchman.
Talk of a sack is rife in the media, but recent stories insisted Michael Edwards will back Slot at least until the end of the campaign. However, back-to-back home losses to Nottingham Forest and now PSV have turned the pressure knop up a notch, which could potentially see the Ditchman depart in acrimonious circumstances.
The Anfield crowd are also playing a huge role in this narrative, as Liverpool have not seen the audience leaving the ground before the game ends. Hence, the pressure is truly on Slot to turn things around, as more bad results could spell the end for the title-winning Dutchman.
There are some links to prominent names, although the links to Julian Nagelsmann have since been dismissed as rumours. Flamengo’s Felipe Luis was mentioned a while ago, while Ange Postecoglou’s name has surfaced in recent days, as Liverpool could be biding their time in considering the many options which may also potentially include former boss Jurgen Klopp.
Is Andoni Iraola a target for Liverpool?
Andoni Iraola is the latest to emerge on their list, as the report states the Spaniard is one of the three possible names to replace Slot, with Klopp and Postecoglou part of the list. The impressive Premier League boss has made his mark with an interesting period with Bournemouth over the past two seasons, and could be an achievable name from Liverpool’s perspective.
However, there will be question marks over his ability to manage big-name players, something he has never done in his managerial career. Moreover, there are style differences between the teams, although that could be ironed out with time. Bournemouth might be left helpless if Liverpool comes calling, as Iraola could take the opportunity to make the switch to a bigger team in the Premier League.