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It’s one of the biggest decisions Liverpool have made since appointing Jürgen Klopp. Richard Hughes has got his man, but why was Andoni Iraola the choice? We react to the appointment and discuss what it means for Liverpool’s future on and off the pitch.

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These aren’t just five signings. These are the five players Liverpool need to win the Premier League.

Andoni Iraola’s football is built on high pressing, high speed and controlled chaos. Liverpool already have some outstanding footballers in this squad, but to get the very best out of players like Wirtz, Isak, Gravenberch and Szoboszlai, they need more physicality, more athleticism and more players capable of playing Iraola’s relentless style. These are the five realistic signings that could take Liverpool from a good side to a title-winning one.

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What does Andoni Iraola’s football actually look like? Does he have the mentality to manage Liverpool? And can he get the best from stars like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz? We break down the tactical, psychological and footballing case for one of the leading contenders to become Liverpool’s next manager.

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Two weeks ago we explained why FSG would sack Arne Slot. One week ago we explained why Andoni Iraola was the leading candidate to replace him. Now both have happened.

In this show we explain why FSG believed they had no choice. From the style of football and the growing disconnect with supporters, to the boos from the Anfield crowd and a summer that could see another £450 million invested in the squad, we discuss why Liverpool’s owners ultimately placed their faith in a different vision for the future.

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Liverpool are searching for the next evolution of their attack following the departures of Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz. In this show we break down exactly why Bradley Barcola and Yan Diomande are being linked, how they fit Arne Slot’s system, and which winger would transform Liverpool most. Pace, pressing, tactics, stats and the future shape of Liverpool’s front line explained.

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Liverpool spent big, lost control, and watched standards collapse. From Florian Wirtz’s £116m pressure to questions around Cody Gakpo, Salah’s final season, and the players who simply weren’t good enough — this is our brutal assessment of every major Liverpool player from the 2025/26 season. No excuses. No protecting reputations.

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At the beginning of the season, Liverpool started putting defining moments up around the AXA Training Centre walls. Looking back now, this show revisits the snapshots that defined Liverpool’s 25/26 season.

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Andoni Iraola has now emerged as the bookmakers’ favourite for the Liverpool job. In this show, we break down why FSG could see him as the ideal fit, from his intensity and tactical identity to his relationship with Richard Hughes and the similarities to Liverpool’s best sides under Klopp.

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Mohamed Salah’s social media post feels bigger than frustration after another bad result. It raises serious questions about standards, leadership and what’s really going on behind the scenes at Liverpool right now. With Slot under huge pressure already, has Salah just made his position even harder? We break down the post, the timing and why this feels like a massive moment for Liverpool’s future.

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Liverpool humiliated once again. TWENTY DEFEATS in all competitions this season, and now the club’s worst defensive record of the Premier League era, with FIFTY-TWO goals conceded. We discuss the Aston Villa horror show and why FSG simply cannot ignore the red flags heading into next season. From the lack of structure and mentality concerns to a side that increasingly looks disconnected, this show breaks down why there is currently very little redeemable about this Liverpool team right now.

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