SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Iraola's Liverpool: High Possession, Heavy Metal Style
New boss Andoni Iraola is reshaping Liverpool with intense, chaotic football and a big possession jump.
Andoni Iraola
coach
Role
Liverpool head coach
Pre-season record
2 wins, 2 defeats
Average possession
60.6%
Possession jump
12.9% vs Bournemouth last season
What happened. Liverpool have shown early signs of Iraola's intense style in pre-season, averaging 60.6% possession but throwing away leads in defeats.
- Beat Sunderland and Wrexham, lost to Leeds and Monaco after leading by two goals.
- Tactics in possession mirror last season's approach at Bournemouth.
- Deep midfield duo of Szoboszlai and Nyoni drop to receive the ball.
Iraola faces the challenge of adapting his high-energy style to teams that sit deep against Liverpool.
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