Full-back Milos Kerkez on Andoni Iraola: 'I’m Delighted He’s the Perfect Fit for Liverpool'
Milos Kerkez is reuniting with his former Bournemouth coach, Andoni Iraola, who takes over at Liverpool in a crucial new role post-Arne Slot's departure. Kerkez praises Iraola highly and believes he will thrive under the new management.
The Serbia-born player enjoyed significant growth during his time with Iraola as a left-back, mastering Iraola’s high-intensity, aggressive style of play that involves intense pressing and relentless running. Kerkez attributes much of his success to Iraola's guidance over two seasons at Bournemouth.
New Coach, New Style?
“I was delighted honestly,” Kerkez said about the coaching change. “He helped me improve a lot during my time with him at Bournemouth and he always showed great intensity in his coaching approach.”
Eyewitness to Improvement: “The gaffer likes to play more with full-backs down the line, underlapping, overlapping. It worked well for me at Bournemouth, so I think it will also work here,” Kerkez explained further on their new tactical direction.Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andoni Iraola going to make Liverpool more intense and energetic like he did with Bournemouth?
Yes, Milos Kerkez believes so. Under Iraola's guidance, there will be more pressing from the back line, coupled with relentless running and high intensity throughout all matches.
Will full-backs like me have to run as much as under Arne Slot?
Your legs certainly need to be in top shape for Andoni Iraola's tactics. He likes his teams to run 'consequences'—extra laps if the team loses or finishes second place during training or games.