Andoni Iraola has taken over as manager of Liverpool following the departure of Arne Slot. The club is currently six points behind where it was at this stage last season. Iraola, who previously coached at Bournemouth, is returning to face them this weekend. The away changing room at Bournemouth has been renovated to meet the requirements of the Europa League, which Liverpool will enter later in the season. Iraola has moved from the south coast to Formby, a location also previously inhabited by former Liverpool managers Jurgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers. He has been seen in the city centre and has taken advantage of the coastal cycling routes nearby. Known as a "six days a week" coach, Iraola is often the first on the training pitch. Forward Lewis Koumas has commented on the intensity of Iraola's training approach. Rather than using his own office at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre in Kirkby, Iraola is frequently found in the coaches' room with his assistants Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper, and Pablo de la Torre. De la Torre is seen as a key figure in ensuring players meet the high physical standards Iraola demands. Iraola was appointed based on his success at Bournemouth, but he is still learning about Liverpool's demanding schedule. He is open to working with departments such as medical and fitness teams. Iraola adjusts training schedules based on the kick-off time of the next match, with late afternoon and early evening sessions becoming more common. This differs from the more consistent training times used by his predecessor, Arne Slot. Iraola has engaged with the academy and Rob Page, who coaches Liverpool's Under-21 team. Page noted that the Under-21 side mirrors Iraola's first-team principles. Dominik Szoboszlai described Liverpool's system, which involves a number six, a number eight, and a number 10, and suggested that Iraola's system could work if players improve collectively. Iraola names his team on the morning of the game and conducts post-match debriefs the following day. He has been pragmatic in media interactions, especially after comments about Liverpool's energy levels in a pre-season friendly were widely reported. Iraola is seen as calm and open to discussion during press conferences. Iraola was chosen for his ability to develop young talent, and Liverpool's average player age in the Premier League is 25.3. Young players like Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni, and Koumas are expected to play bigger roles. Intensity is a key focus under Iraola, though he acknowledges the need to adapt due to a brutal schedule. Liverpool has made the most sprints in the Premier League but looked flat in a recent match against Fulham. They will face four games in 10 days after the international break. Iraola might reflect on Bournemouth's Europa League win against Real Sociedad, where he grew up. Liverpool are yet to lose under Iraola but have not started strongly. Vice-captain Alisson noted that draws are not enough for Liverpool. Iraola, who has been unbeaten in the Premier League since January across his two clubs, aims for a win against Bournemouth to head into the international break positively.