The Spaniard, formerly of Bournemouth, was appointed head coach earlier this summer following the surprise dismissal of Arne Slot, whose dismal Premier League title defence was ultimately deemed substandard.
The Reds embark on a new era far from home in Nashville, Tennessee, where they face the Black Cats before turning attention to matches against Wrexham, Leeds, Monaco and Como.
The squad presently at Iraola’s disposal is far from full strength, with several key players injured or still recovering from the World Cup.
The likes of Alisson, Virgil van Dijk and Alexander Isak are all yet to join up, with Cody Gakpo also still…
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