Szoboszlai welcomes Iraola's intensity at Liverpool

Liverpool's midfielder says training has changed since Andoni Iraola took over from Arne Slot.

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What happened. Dominik Szoboszlai has spoken about the difference in training intensity since Andoni Iraola replaced Arne Slot as Liverpool manager. Liverpool sacked Slot in the summer after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign and appointed Iraola, who had impressed at Bournemouth.

• Szoboszlai appears pleased with the change under Iraola
• Iraola arrived after a strong spell in charge of Bournemouth
• Slot was dismissed following the 2025/26 season

“I think we need this”

— Dominik Szoboszlai

Szoboszlai's comments offer an early insight into how Liverpool's squad is adapting to Iraola's methods.

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