Liverpool are preparing to begin a new chapter under Andoni Iraola, and former Reds striker Michael Owen has shared his views on the club’s new manager.

Owen believes Liverpool can definitely compete for the Premier League title this season.

The ex-Liverpool forward said he has been impressed by Iraola and feels the Basque coach simply needs time at Anfield to demonstrate what he can do.

As Liverpool move into a new era, not many are tipping the Premier League trophy to return to Merseyside, but Owen insists it is “possible”.

Liverpool endured a disappointing campaign last season, with Arne Slot losing his job after the team finished fifth, despite having won the title 12 months earlier.

Speaking to FourFourTwo, Owen said Iraola has a “building job” on his hands and added that he has liked what he has seen from Bournemouth.

“He has proven at Bournemouth that he is a top manager and has an excellent style of play,” Owen told FourFourTwo.

“I have been very impressed when watching Bournemouth play and I hope this can be translated to Liverpool next season. It’s a rebuilding job for sure with Salah leaving and the way Liverpool ended last year and the style of football as well.

“So it’s a big job indeed and the pressure is on, as Bournemouth, with respect, are not as a big of a club as Liverpool, so he will need to look to implement a style of play quickly for the team to start winning.

Even so, Owen said the quality of football produced on the south coast has impressed him enough to believe his former club can once again push for the title.

“From the way Bournemouth played, if you can deliver that at Liverpool, with the quality Liverpool have now and can bring in, then it’s possible to begin to challenge again for sure,” he said.

Liverpool face Newcastle United in the opening match of the Premier League season.