Marco Rose focused on beating Liverpool, not on Andoni Iraola's start

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·20 September 2026

Marco Rose acknowledged Andoni Iraola has made a solid start at Liverpool, but said his focus lies in how to beat the Reds.

According to Bournemouth Echo, Rose framed Iraola as his predecessor while offering that assessment.

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He made clear that tracking Iraola’s progress is not the priority.

Preparation for Liverpool, he said, is the main concern.

Rose kept the message tight, centring on game plans rather than comparisons.

Source: Bournemouth Echo

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