Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as manager, replacing Arne Slot after a disastrous title defense. Slot’s side finished with 12 league defeats and were eliminated early from all cup competitions. Iraola, formerly of Bournemouth, led the Cherries to a historic sixth-place finish last season.
Get Isak Firing Alexander Isak, the £125 million striker, managed only four goals last season due to injuries. Iraola needs him fit and confident, perhaps benefiting from World Cup minutes.
What To Do With Wirtz Florian Wirtz, the £100m playmaker, showed flashes but went missing in big games. Iraola plans to deploy him as a No.10 in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but needs to balance the midfield around him.
Develop Salah's Successor Mohamed Salah’s departure leaves a void on the right wing. Liverpool are targeting Yan Diomande to fill that role, and Iraola’s track record with wingers at Bournemouth is encouraging.
Help Jacquet Settle ASAP Jeremy Jacquet, a £60m signing from Rennes, is expected to become a first-choice center-back quickly. The 20-year-old is recovering from a shoulder injury but should be fit for pre-season.
Convince Allison To Stay Alisson Becker, linked with Juventus, is still needed after Giorgi Mamardashvili’s shaky debut season. Iraola should persuade the Brazilian to stay one more year.
Sort The Problem Position Jeremie Frimpong struggled defensively at right-back, and Conor Bradley is injury-prone. Iraola likely needs a new signing to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.