Andoni Iraola was unveiled as Liverpool's new head coach, striking a humble tone and insisting he must still prove himself despite reaching one of the biggest jobs in world football. The 44-year-old Basque coach, appointed six days after Arne Slot's sacking on 30 May, said he intends to stay true to himself rather than let the scale of the role change his approach, while also aiming to reconnect the club with its fanbase after a difficult end to the previous campaign.

Iraola arrives at Anfield having spent three years at Bournemouth, guiding them to European qualification for the first time in the club's history and attracting interest from Crystal Palace and Milan along the way. He acknowledged the gradual trajectory of his career, from AEK Larnaca eight years ago through La Liga and the Premier League, and said the owners had been upfront about challenges ahead, including replacing departing players and managing injuries, though he believes the squad remains strong. He also said he wants to stay visible in the city rather than retreat into a "bubble", contrasting with criticism levelled at Slot for not doing so as results worsened.