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Liverpool hires Andoni Iraola, reunites with Milos Kerkez

7/16/2026

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Liverpool appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach, reuniting him with left-back Milos Kerkez.
Kerkez said he is really happy to work again with Iraola after two seasons together at AFC Bournemouth.
Kerkez described Iraola’s high-energy, high-pressing front-foot style as a perfect fit for Liverpool.
Liverpool will play Sunderland in Nashville on 25 July, then face Wrexham in New York City and Leeds in Chicago during their U.S. pre-season tour.

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Liverpool appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach, reuniting him with left-back Milos Kerkez.
Kerkez said he is really happy to work again with Iraola after two seasons together at AFC Bournemouth.
Kerkez described Iraola’s high-energy, high-pressing front-foot style as a perfect fit for Liverpool.
Liverpool will play Sunderland in Nashville on 25 July, then face Wrexham in New York City and Leeds in Chicago during their U.S. pre-season tour.