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Liverpool are closing in on the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club's new head coach. The Spaniard is close to agreeing a new deal to succeed Arne Slot in the role after leaving Bournemouth. And so Reds reporter David Lynch is here to run the rule over why he has emerged as the number one target. Here, he takes a look at the impressive attacking numbers and aggressive pressing that have marked Iraola out as a good fit. Concerns regarding win ratio, injuries and a low-possession brand of football are also covered. For more Liverpool news, make sure you like and subscribe, and don't forget to follow David on X, TikTok, Facebook and Bluesky @davidlynchlfc.
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"David Lynch: WHY DO LIVERPOOL WANT ANDONI IRAOLA? | 'It's like Jurgen Klopp at Mainz!'" is an episode of The Anfield Index Podcast. Runtime 33 min. Published June 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.