Iraola 'will deliver the goods' if given time - Rush
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Liverpool legend Ian Rush says Andoni Iraola must be given time to succeed at Anfield, having been appointed as the club's new head coach earlier this summer.
The 44-year-old was named as Arne Slot's successor in June and will oversee his first competitive match in charge of the club against Newcastle United on Sunday, 23 August.
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Liverpool's all-time record goalscorer Rush believes the former Bournemouth boss must target winning a trophy in his debut season on Merseyside, but stressed the Spaniard should be given the opportunity to fully implement his methods.
"The first four or five games are going to be important," said Rush. "If you start well, that will give everyone the confidence to go on and be more successful."
When asked what would constitute success for Liverpool this season, he responded: "I've been asked that every year for 30 years and I always say winning the league - that's the standard at Liverpool.
"But no, he has to be given time. If we win a trophy that would be great, but if he is given time I'm sure he will deliver the goods."
Since Iraola's appointment, the Reds have brought in centre-back Jeremy Jacquet and winger Victor Munoz.
Having lost experienced players in left-back Andy Robertson, forward Mohamed Salah and central defender Ibrahima Konate over the summer, his squad remains in need of strengthening.
But Rush urged fans not to be concerned about the lack of transfers so far: "We would all like to make one or two more signings, but there is a time and a place for everything.
"We have got people coming back from injury so, if we can get them back fit, it might be okay. There are still a few weeks to go, so let's see what happens."