Liverpool also changes their manager, but they won't pursue Alonso due to a pre-existing plan. Iraola will quickly replace Slot.

The Premier League is incredibly challenging this season. Apart from Arsenal's Arteta, all other Big Six clubs have undergone managerial changes. Pep Guardiola left Manchester City, while Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Liverpool have all replaced their coaches.

Liverpool has officially confirmed Sterling's dismissal. Despite heavy spending last summer, the team won nothing this season. Some question why Liverpool didn't pursue Alonso, letting Chelsea get ahead instead. The reason is that Liverpool had a long-term plan: wait until the season ends, when Slot leaves, and quickly secure Iraola, who has impressed at Bournemouth this season.

According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bournemouth's manager Iraola will replace Slot as Liverpool's new head coach. The official procedures are currently pending completion.

In my opinion, Slot never really proved himself at Liverpool. Winning the Premier League title in his first season relied on Klopp's tactical legacy and the underperformance of Manchester City and Arsenal. In his second season, his tactical inadequacies were exposed, and his stubborn reliance on Gakpo repeatedly failed.

Liverpool chose Iraola over Alonso, and this is a more pragmatic decision. Iraola has demonstrated his tactical abilities in the Premier League. He led Bournemouth to a 6th-place finish this season, just three points behind Liverpool, despite selling key players in both the summer and winter transfer windows. That is an impressive achievement. Bournemouth also earned their first-ever qualification for the Europa League. Without Iraola, and facing a two-front campaign next season, the cherries face difficulties. However, Iraola's Liverpool is something to look forward to.