Overview
- Andoni Iraola held his first press conference and outlined a style focused on intensity, aggression, vertical play and reconnecting with supporters.
- He confirmed that Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Geovanni Leoni will miss the start of the season because of long‑term injuries, increasing the need for reinforcements.
- Iraola said the club has completed two early signings, Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet, but that more players are required and that he is helping to identify targets.
- Harvey Elliott has returned to Liverpool and will be assessed in pre‑season for a role in Iraola’s plans, with the coach giving him a clear chance to prove himself.
- Recruitment is complicated by recent departures at executive level, including Michael Edwards, and that pressure makes rapid transfer progress a priority before the squad flies to the United States for its tour.