Andoni Iraola promises honesty with Liverpool players over squad standing

Andoni Iraola insists he's more than happy to be honest with his Liverpool players when it comes to their standing within the squad.

The Spaniard, still adapting to his new role having been appointed in the summer, has inherited a group built by Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot. Despite some holes, it is not without quality, which has left plenty of competition for places.

The former Bournemouth boss, chasing his first Anfield win in the Premier League this weekend, admits he's no interest in stringing on members of his squad when it comes to where they sit in his pecking order.

Iraola has opened up on the approach he takes with his players - some of whom will be regular starters, others may be fighting for their position and some may have to accept that several individuals are preferred to them at any one time.