Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has predicted that Andoni Iraola will bring back Jurgen Klopp's 'heavy metal football' to Anfield. The former Bournemouth boss is set to take charge at Liverpool, tasked with restoring exciting, attacking football to win back the fans.
Scott, who played under Iraola at Bournemouth, drew comparisons between Iraola's aggressive pressing style and Klopp's early Liverpool teams. 'The way we press out of possession is very aggressive, maybe similar to the early Klopp teams,' Scott said. 'Liverpool fans should definitely be so excited.'
Iraola, who left Bournemouth after three seasons, built a reputation for stylish, high-energy football. Klopp famously described his own approach as 'heavy metal football' and delivered trophies with that philosophy. Scott believes Iraola will be a big hit at Liverpool, especially given fans' desire for stylish play.
Scott also praised Iraola for his personal development, crediting the manager with improving his defensive game and giving him trust. 'He put his trust in me from the first game of the season and I started and played 34 full games this year,' Scott said. 'The manager has been amazing for me.'
