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Liverpool to hold talks with Iraola and seek swift appointment of a head coach
Club want to name Slot’s successor before World Cup
TL;DR
- Liverpool to hold formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week for the head coach position.
- The club aims to appoint Arne Slot's successor before the World Cup starts on June 11.
- Andoni Iraola is considered the frontrunner, having impressed at Bournemouth.
- Other candidates being considered include Sebastian Hoeness (Stuttgart) and Pierre Sage (Lens).
- Iraola is out of contract, making him a potentially easier and less costly option than employed coaches.
- Arne Slot was informed of his dismissal after a season review led by Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards.
- Fenway Sports Group supports Hughes and Edwards in leading Liverpool's football operations.
- Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to Arne Slot on Instagram.