If Andoni Iraola gets the keys to the head coach's office at Liverpool's training ground, what key interventions can he make in the wake of a stuttering season under Arne Slot?
Much of the fan discourse around potentially turning to Iraola has fallen into two camps - 'good fit' versus 'big step up'. Within those opposing stances you can slot fears over running players into the ground on the negative side and an engaging style of play on the positive.
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Iraola has an obvious desire to get after opponents. His former forward Antoine Semenyo is on the record as saying some players were "hanging" as a result of Iraola's desire to train the day after a game and that players humorously shared a "no days off again" message in their private WhatsApp discussions.
Clearly there is a desire to work but last season, Bournemouth only ranked 10th in the Premier League for distance run, with Liverpool 19th.
On average, the Cherries clocked just under 114km per match. What is notable, is how they ran and when. Iraola's side were second in the league when it comes to running at high speed (Liverpool 11th) and fourth for winning the ball in the final third (Liverpool fifth).
So while the distance figures don't point to absurd overload, the intensity is clear. Iraola's side hounded in key areas and with ferocity. This showed up in the number of duels they contested - ranking third in the league, with Liverpool slumped in 19th.
Iraola's desire to 'get after' games presents in how his side played with the ball too. Bournemouth averaged 50% possession, leaving them 11th in the rankings compared to Liverpool in second on 59%. Rather than building controlled domination of the ball, Iraola's side did their damage at pace, sitting in joint first in the league for goals from fast breaks.
It would appear the intensity and pursuit of matches also played out in the shape of a never-say-die attitude, with Bournemouth winning 17 points from losing positions last season. The tally was the third best in the league, with Liverpool ranked 17th with five.
So, at first glance at least, Iraola - if appointed - looks set to bring the art of the duel, the basics of running hard and the last-minute drama back to Anfield. It will, of course, be key he has the personnel to carry out such demands.
There are variables aplenty. Just like there are opinions over his potential appointment.