'A difficult place to come!' - Andoni Iraola hails 'solid' Liverpool after hard-fought Bournemouth victory

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola made a triumphant return to the Vitality Stadium as his side secured a gritty 1-0 victory over Bournemouth. The Reds boss acknowledged the difficulty of facing his former club, noting the intensity required to overcome a spirited Cherries side.

Iraola enjoyed a successful return to the south coast as Liverpool claimed all three points in a tightly contested Premier League encounter . The Spaniard, who guided Bournemouth to historic European qualification before moving to Anfield in the summer, was greeted warmly by the home supporters but remained focused on the task at hand.