Iraola returns to Dean Court as Liverpool visit Bournemouth in Premier League

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·20 September 2026

Andoni Iraola returns to Dean Court with Liverpool, his first visit since leaving Bournemouth in the summer.

According to Bournemouth Echo, Marco Rose, his successor at the Cherries, is looking to gain the edge over him.

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Iraola, the Basque coach, previously steered Bournemouth into Europe.

Rose now leads Bournemouth, seeking to make a statement against the man he replaced.

The meeting offers a clear subplot between former and current Bournemouth bosses.

Source: Bournemouth Echo

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