Iraola to speak to media shortly

[Getty Images] Andoni Iraola will speak to the external media on Monday for the first time since becoming Liverpool head coach. Iraola was at the AXA Training Centre last week and met a number of players, but with the bulk of Liverpool's first team set to return to Merseyside this week, there's certainly a feeling that business is now really getting started. There are still 41 days before the Reds start their Premier League campaign, away at Newcastle , but Iraola will know of the importance of this first news conference in terms of outlining his vision and giving the fanbase something to look forward to, after a torrid 2025-26 campaign that resulted in the sacking of Arne Slot. And there'll be plenty of topics on the agenda from squad depth, vice-captain options, the style of football Liverpool supporters can expect and, perhaps most importantly, what Iraola's ambitions are. The past two men to take the job won Liverpool the Premier League and the club's hierarchy firmly believes Iraola is capable of doing that long term. The Reds will train this week before flying to Chicago next Monday, with three pre-season friendlies scheduled in the United States and a further two more at Anfield after they return. Come back to this page later for all the key lines from Iraola, analysis of what the Spaniard has said and the chance to have your say. And you can watch Iraola's news conference - due to start at 11:00 BST - on our live page here