Central American sensation confirms he's ready to join Liverpool

An exciting Central American sensation has just shown he's ready to return to Liverpool's first-team.

Andoni Iraola is heading to the international break satisfied. Recent defeats to Arsenal and Fenerbahce have marred the Reds' largely excellent start to the season.

However, a victory away to Crystal Palace to close out a tough period is going to give Liverpool plenty of confidence to start where they left off when they return to action against Manchester United.

The club's old rivals are in the relegation zone heading into the international break but United have made some impressive comebacks of late.

Their last draw coming in the dying embers of the game against Aston Villa in a spectacular 4-4 thriller at Old Trafford.

That's a warning sign for Liverpool not to underestimate United. They can still cause upsets.

How Liverpool are growing under Andoni Iraola

There are still teething issues to figure out but ultimately the Reds have gotten better under the Spaniard. This time last year, Liverpool were hurtling towards a catastrophe under Arne Slot.

With Iraola it looks like the general direction is trending upwards. More importantly, he gets the culture and philosophy of the club.

Iraola understands what it takes to be a Liverpool manager. He embraces working with younger players and accepts that the club's supporters want to see exciting attacking football.

It is what he is trying to implement, and a case in point is how much Alexander Isak has flourished since Iraola has arrived at the club.

Obviously, Liverpool intend to change the squad and bolster Iraola's options in order to continue to grow, but the club's hierarchy are also impressed by current developments.

Central American star Keyrol Figueroa is ready to return to Liverpool

It's been an exciting period for Liverpool fans because of the way Iraola had bedded in youngsters to this team.

Trey Nyoni has been a breath of fresh air in midfield. Meanwhile, Rio Ngumoha is really starting to make his mark and has established himself as a key player for club and country.

Lewis Koumas' integration has been exciting to watch as well. The Welshman is becoming an important figure in the Liverpool attack because of his pressing ability.

Soon, Iraola may have even more options at his disposal.

Keyrol Figueroa is currently out on loan at Port Vale. However, his recent performances have confirmed that he is ready to join Liverpool again.

The youngster who represents the Central American nation, Honduras, has five goal contributions for his current side this season.

Those five goal contributions have come having spent 286 minutes on the pitch. It means he is averaging a goal or assist every 57.2 minutes for Port Vale.

That is certainly proof he's ready for a return to Anfield. Liverpool could do with a striker as prolific as him.