Munoz: Iraola likes my directness

Victor Munoz has revealed that his "directness" was a big reason behind Andoni Iraola's push to sign him for Liverpool.

The 22-year-old winger, who may make his World Cup debut for Spain on Thursday against Austria, told El Pais, external: "He (Iraola) called me and gave me confidence. He told me how his teams play, and that benefits me really well, especially the way they press relentlessly. I think it's the ideal environment for me to keep developing as a footballer."

Asked what Iraola liked about him, Munoz added: "My directness, the way I try to break the matches, the way I press and try to suffocate the opposition. Those are the qualities he looks for in a winger, and they were a big reason why he made the decision."

Munoz has been out with injury during Spain's group stage games but returned to training this week. He signed a six-year deal with Liverpool last month after the Anfield side triggered his 40m euro (£34.5m) release clause from Osasuna.

On playing in the Premier League , Munoz said: "It's a place where I've seen myself playing. I feel very comfortable when games become more open, something that doesn't happen very often in La Liga."