Steven Gerrard hinted in Budapest who Liverpool's new coach will be

Former Liverpool player Steven Gerrard has seemingly revealed who the club's next manager will be during his visit to Budapest. With Arne Slot's departure and Liverpool yet to announce his successor, speculation has centered on Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. Gerrard, speaking in Budapest, indicated that Iraola is likely to take the helm at Anfield. "We've been in football long enough to know how these processes work," Gerrard stated. "I'd be very surprised if they made the decision about Slot without starting to think about who to appoint next. Liverpool doesn't work that way. The club's top management has been very organized for a long time."

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We've been in football long enough to know how these processes work. I'd be very surprised if they made the decision about Slot without starting to think about who to appoint next. Liverpool doesn't work that way. The club's top management has been very organized for a long time.

Gerrard elaborated on why he believes Iraola would be a suitable choice for Liverpool. "Iraola has done a fantastic job at Bournemouth. I think his style would suit Liverpool well. Without beating around the bush: the Liverpool head coach position can be an attractive opportunity for many elite professionals worldwide, so I don't think he would be the only name on the list. However, due to the management relationship between Bournemouth and Liverpool, the club knows him very well." Gerrard, who previously managed Rangers and Aston Villa, and most recently coached in Saudi Arabia, also confirmed he is not considering a return to management at this time. "I can spend a lot of time with my children now, which I missed during my coaching years," he added.

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Iraola has done a fantastic job at Bournemouth. I think his style would suit Liverpool well. Without beating around the bush: the Liverpool head coach position can be an attractive opportunity for many elite professionals worldwide, so I don't think he would be the only name on the list. However, due to the management relationship between Bournemouth and Liverpool, the club knows him very well.