Under Andoni Iraola's tutelage ... to see whether Slot adapts his tactics to ensure at least one of the fullbacks remains deep to protect the space Iraola's side will look to attack into.

It's him that has catapulted Bournemouth to within reach of European football. Iraola is mild-mannered but he's really a smiling assassin. He's ruthless and it comes out in his team's performances.

When Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth suddenly find themselves against a massed defence, or with an attacking avenue blocked, they are given an instruction that is rare in modern football.

Andoni Iraola’s side are now seventh amid a 10-game unbeaten run — a club record in the top flight. So are the Cherries now serious contenders for European qualification? And how has Iraola ...

Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola are the latest names on ... So what is it about Iraola’s tactics that have made Bournemouth this good? Iraola’s work focuses on having a robust defence-first ...