Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, and 14 players are set to get an early taste of life under the Spaniard during pre-season training.

Liverpool have opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola over succeeding Arne Slot as the club’s head coach

Iraola was always seen as the clear frontrunner in the wake of last Saturday's sacking of Arne Slot.

The 43-year-old flew into Liverpool John Lennon Airport on a private jet from San Sebastian