Iraola's early imprint at Liverpool: a small but telling sample

According to BBC Sport, four pre-season matches is a limited sample, but Andoni Iraola is already making his presence felt at Liverpool. The new manager is beginning to shape the Reds in his own image.

Pre-season results and performances should always be treated with caution. Yet the early signs point to a clear direction, and Iraola's methods appear to be taking hold among the squad.

With competitive football approaching, Liverpool will hope the groundwork laid in these friendlies translates into a solid start. For now, supporters can watch highlights of the pre-season games on this site to see the evolution for themselves.

As always, the real test begins when the season starts, but the early impression is that Iraola's Liverpool are a team in transition, with a clear identity slowly emerging.