Liverpool FC announced the departure of its head coach just weeks after the club confirmed the termination of his contract, leaving the Merseyside giants without a permanent manager as the new season approaches.
The board has made it clear that the next tactician must instill an aggressive, high‑pressing approach that can translate into urgent, forward‑driven performances on the pitch.
Andoni Iraola, the Basque manager who steered AFC Bournemouth to a sixth‑place finish and a Europa Conference League spot, has emerged as the leading candidate, with his side celebrated for entertaining, attacking football.
Potential candidates and their backgrounds
Bookmakers also list Stuttgart’s Sebastien Hoeness and Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann, while former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola have been linked with moves elsewhere, and Oliver Glasner remains on the market after his recent trophy double with Crystal Palace.
Liverpool’s management hopes to finalize a successor before the end of the transfer window, aiming to give the new coach ample time to shape pre‑season preparations and integrate the squad’s emerging talents.
The coaching carousel in the Premier League has seen several high‑profile changes this summer, with clubs like Chelsea already appointing Xabi Alonso and Manchester City searching for a replacement for Pep Guardiola, underscoring the urgency felt by Liverpool’s hierarchy.