New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has officially begun his tenure at the club's AXA Training Centre, with most first-team players and staff set to return to Merseyside on July 14. This provides Iraola just over a month to prepare before Liverpool’s first Premier League match against Newcastle on August 23.

The initial phase will involve individual assessments of players returning from their breaks, followed by intense training sessions focused on a front-foot and aggressive style of play. Changes are on the horizon, including a revamped backroom staff with Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, who previously worked with Iraola at Bournemouth, joining as first-team coaches.

Iraola's approach is expected to include:

• Intense running drills in early training sessions
• Active participation in drills, often refereeing mini-training games

A clip from Bournemouth's YouTube channel showcases Iraola’s enthusiasm, where he emphasizes the need for aggression in training:

Get really aggressive. Get used to this, because we will do this every week…

Pablo de la Torre, another trusted assistant, brings experience from their time together in Cyprus, at Rayo Vallecano, and Bournemouth. De La Torre praised Iraola's intelligence and ability to communicate effectively, stating, "He filters information so players can digest it easily."

As both coaches adapt to managing midweek Champions League fixtures alongside Premier League commitments, establishing a clear game model and team identity will be crucial. This comes in light of Mohamed Salah's recent comments about the team's previous style under Arne Slot, which highlighted a lack of identity and contributed to Slot's departure.