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Iraola was business-like on his return to Bournemouth, saying pre-match the time for talks would be after the game.
He cut a frustrated figure for much of the match as Liverpool struggled to get a hold on the game but they improved after the break and deserved the win, according to Iraola, who held true to his word.
After his post-match news conference, Iraola spent time talking about San Sebastian with some of the local journalists, who travelled there with Bournemouth earlier in the week for their Europa League bow.
With nine points from a possible 15 in the Premier League and wins at Anfield in the Champions League and Carabao Cup, Iraola has had a largely positive start to life at Liverpool.
The 44-year-old is the first manager to remain unbeaten in his first five league games in charge of Liverpool - winning two and drawing three - since Joe Fagan in September 1983.
"Overall, we have definitely improved since the first games," he said. "Some of the things we still need to improve. I'm happy that it is the third league clean sheet in the row.
"Today is a difficult game - you never play comfortable here, Bournemouth does not allow you to play comfortably, they put you under pressure and you have to adapt and you have to win these kind of games."
The need to adapt and find ways to win games was stressed after last week's goalless draw against Fulham - but Iraola's side are learning.
"We we still have to get ready because the schedule we have now is very difficult," he said.
"I think we play against the top four teams and then in between there is Champions League and Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, every two or three days. So we have to be ready because this month after the break is very demanding for us."
After the international break, Iraola will also need more from his attackers. Cody Gakpo was impressive again but Florian Wirtz struggled, while Bradley Barcola is still awaiting his first goal or assist for Liverpool.
"It was a slow start but after the first phase Florian helped us to improve and I am much happier with his performance in the second half," said Iraola.
On Isak, he said: "A striker's job is like this. He had a couple of crosses that he did not hit properly or control but in the end he has to help us to be closer to the box, to play in the opposition's half and have more meaningful possession.
"And then if the team is playing there, he will receive rewards in terms of goal."
