Five Liverpool players who could benefit most from Andoni Iraola’s appointment

Andoni Iraola is set to become Liverpool’s next manager after agreeing a deal in principle with the club.

Iraola is expected to transform Liverpool’s fortunes by improving individual players.

Read on as we look at five players who could benefit from the Spaniard’s appointment.

Milos Kerkez

Kerkez produced his best performances under Iraola at Bournemouth in the 2024/25 season, earning him a place in the Professional Footballers’ Association Team of the Year and a move to Liverpool.

The 22-year-old could now rediscover his best form after struggling in his debut campaign at Liverpool.

Dominic Szoboszlai

Szoboszlai was Liverpool’s best player last term, and he is expected to take another step in his development next season.

The Hungarian should benefit from Iraola’s high-energy football.

Conor Bradley

The Spaniard likes his full-backs to be aggressive out of possession, making the Northern Ireland international a natural fit for his system.

However, Bradley has to overcome the fitness concerns that sidelined him for most of last season.

Alexander Isak

Isak endured a difficult first season at Liverpool due to injuries. He made just 22 appearances, scoring four goals.

He now has the chance to get back to his best under Iraola’s guidance. The 43-year-old has a strong track record of improving strikers.

Over his reign at Bournemouth, Dominic Solanke enjoyed his best goalscoring campaign, while Eli Junior Kroupi became one of Europe’s most wanted forwards.

Rio Ngumoha

Ngumoha broke into the limelight last term, becoming one of Liverpool’s most exciting players.

Iraola took Antoine Semenyo’s game to the next level, earning him a move to Manchester City in January. He could repeat the same with Ngumoha.