According to The Telegraph, Iraola's attacking philosophy aligns with Liverpool's preferred high-pressing style, but questions remain over whether he can adapt to the pressure of a top club.
There is little doubt that Iraola is well-suited to the proactive, attacking football Liverpool want to play and fans yearn to see. It is heavy metal football with a Spanish rhythm, embracing chaos.
Iraola has transformed Bournemouth into one of the most exciting teams in the Premier League. Crucially, he also has a track record of improving players, a significant factor for Liverpool's hierarchy, given their clear awareness of the need to enhance the value of this underperforming squad.
However, the questions surrounding Iraola are also intriguing. For example, is the 43-year-old's personality and ability to handle pressure suited to managing a club of Liverpool's size, stature, and high expectations?
For Iraola, this would be a completely different situation. He previously managed Rayo Vallecano in Spain before taking charge of Bournemouth. At Bournemouth, losing three consecutive games would not be considered a crisis.
According to those close to Iraola, he is happiest when coaching players on the training ground. He does not enjoy many of the other duties of a head coach, particularly media obligations. He prefers to spend his time solely on the training ground. Unlike some coaches, he does not want to be involved in everything and would not mind if his title were not manager.