'Iraola could embrace Anfield's special power'
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The Late Challenge podcast's Gareth Roberts told Radio Merseyside he "liked everything" Andoni Iraola said in his first interview as Liverpool manager.
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The Spaniard has signed a two-year deal with the Reds, following the departure of Arne Slot.
Speaking to Radio Merseyside, Roberts said: "I've just watched his first Liverpool interview and it's fair to say that's got me going, he's said all the right things and come out with some cracking lines. He looks genuinely enthusiastic about the job.
"He talks about emotion, passion, and as a Liverpool fan that's all the stuff I want to hear. That's Liverpool's special power and that needs to be embraced.
"Use the power of Anfield, the fact we are passionate as a fanbase and see where we can go."
It wasn't lost on Roberts that Iraola might not of been some fans first choice.
He added: "The obvious manager everyone would have loved is Luis Enrique, but look where he is, look at what he just achieved and imagine how much it would have cost to get him out of there. You'd of had to put a big bag of money in front of him to tempt him to Anfield."
Iraola had a strong final season at Bournemouth, with the side finishing in a Europa League spot. The Cherries upset several sides and Roberts wants Liverpool to offer that same scrappy instinct.
He said: "Bournemouth have been a side that aren't afraid of anyone, that turn up anywhere and land a punch on the chin of the opposition. And that's something I can't wait to see."
Roberts also spoke of Iraola's style of play and how that might be achievable with the current squad: "There are questions about the current squad's suitability to do that but I think one of the good things is he's in, he's through the door and he's able to work with Richard Hughes on who we're going to sign this summer.
"In his interview, one of the first things he talks about is he's glad he's here this early because he wants to work with the academy lads, and have a look at all the lads who have been on loan and I think that's the right message. Could he get a tune out of Harvey Elliott? Or any of the other lads that have been kicking around but didn't really get a go under Arne Slot?"
Listen to the full chat above or on BBC Sounds