Andoni Iraola has touched down at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre, with the bulk of his first-team squad and staff set to report back to Merseyside on July 14. The new head coach has just over a month to prepare his side before the Premier League campaign opens away at Newcastle on August 23.
Iraola's methods: intensity from day one
Once players return, individual assessments will be the first order of business before the hard work begins in earnest. Those who worked under Iraola at Bournemouth expect relentless running drills in the opening days, with the Spaniard renowned for taking an active, hands-on role in every session — often refereeing in small-sided games.
A clip available on Bournemouth's YouTube channel, filmed during a training session in Marbella, captures the manager's intensity. Wearing a microphone, Iraola can be heard urging players:



