SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Iraola faces Salah replacement and Anfield faith test
New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola must replace Mo Salah and win back trust at Anfield.


Andoni Iraola
coach
Role
Liverpool head coach
Challenge
Replacing Mo Salah
Last season
5th
Predicted finish
4th
What happened. Andoni Iraola takes charge at Liverpool with the task of replacing Mohamed Salah and restoring faith at Anfield, while hoping big-name investors bring stability.
- Guardian writers predict Liverpool will finish 4th.
- Iraola will rely on new investors for stability.
- Salah's departure looms large over the season.
Iraola's success hinges on squad rebuild and investor harmony.
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