Steven Gerrard believes Andoni Iraola's management style would be an ideal fit for Liverpool. Gerrard told TNT Sports that Iraola has done a fabulous job at Bournemouth.

What happened?

Liverpool sacked Arne Slot after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title. The club is now searching for a new manager, with Iraola emerging as a clear favourite for the job.

Why it matters for Steven Gerrard

Gerrard thinks Iraola's style would suit Liverpool, but notes that other elite managers will also be in contention. The former Reds skipper said Slot did an incredible job in his first year, but the team's performance has been poor lately.

What comes next?

The search for Slot's successor has already begun, with Liverpool targeting a more attack-minded, aggressive style of play. Iraola is already one of the bookmakers' favourites for the job, and his link to Bournemouth could give him an edge.

Gerrard said the last 10 games of last season, and the majority of this season, have been difficult to watch. The team lost 19 times this season, and there was disharmony in the dressing room, with Mohamed Salah being the most outspoken.

Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League, securing Champions League football. The club's statement confirmed that Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect, and that the process to appoint a successor is underway.

Gerrard thinks Iraola should be in the conversation for the Liverpool job. The 43-year-old Spaniard has emerged as a clear favourite, and his management style could be a good fit for the club.

The decision to sack Slot was a reluctant one, given the scale of his achievement in winning the Premier League. However, sources told ESPN that officials at the club believe a change of manager gives Liverpool the best chance of success moving forward.

Iraola's experience at Bournemouth could be an asset in the search for a new manager. Gerrard noted that the club's board will know him well, given the link between Bournemouth and Liverpool.

The search for a new manager is ongoing, with several elite managers in contention. Gerrard thinks Iraola's style would suit Liverpool, but notes that other managers will also be considered.

Liverpool's desire for a change of style should not be viewed as a criticism of Slot. The club is targeting a more attack-minded, aggressive style of play, which reflects comments made by Salah in a social media post earlier this month.

Gerrard said Slot will be remembered forever after winning the title. The former Reds skipper thinks the decision to sack Slot was probably the right time, given the team's poor performance lately.

The timing of the decision will anger some supporters who were clamouring for former midfielder Xabi Alonso to return to Anfield. However, Alonso joined Chelsea less than a fortnight ago, and Iraola has emerged as a clear favourite for the Liverpool job.

Gerrard thinks Iraola's experience and management style make him a strong candidate for the job. The search for a new manager is ongoing, with Liverpool targeting a more attack-minded, aggressive style of play.

The club's statement confirmed that the process to appoint a successor is underway. Gerrard noted that Iraola should be in the conversation for the Liverpool job, given his experience and management style.

The decision to sack Slot was a reluctant one, but sources told ESPN that officials at the club believe a change of manager gives Liverpool the best chance of success moving forward. Gerrard thinks Iraola's style would suit Liverpool, and the search for a new manager is ongoing.