THE IRAOLA ERA BEGINS

Liverpool have returned for pre-season under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with fitness, tactical work and new signings the focus ahead of the first friendly.

AT A GLANCE

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HEAD COACH Andoni Iraola

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NEXT MATCH Sunderland (A)
25 Jul

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NEW SIGNINGS 2 Confirmed

KEY STORYLINES

Squad returned to the AXA Training Centre for pre-season.
Iraola’s first sessions have focused on intensity and pressing.
Jeremy Jacquet strengthens the defence after arriving from Rennes.
Victor Muñoz is preparing for the World Cup Final with Spain.
Liverpool continue to target further additions.

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES

25 JUL SUNDERLAND (A)
Friendly

23 AUG NEWCASTLE UTD (H)
Premier League

★ More transfer activity expected before the league opener.

SQUAD SNAPSHOT

28 SENIOR PLAYERS

5 NEW SIGNINGS

17 ACADEMY PLAYERS

18 DAYS UNTIL PL OPENER

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WATCH THIS WEEK

Watch for the first real signs of Iraola’s pressing system and preferred starting XI against Sunderland.

SOURCES LiverpoolFC.com | PremierLeague.com | BBC Sport

SUMMARY

A new era begins at Anfield. Pre-season is about building fitness, identity and momentum.