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Sean Dyche says he is ‘surprised’ by one decision Andoni Iraola has made at Liverpool

Andoni Iraola at Liverpool: Why the Change in Style Makes Perfect Sense Liverpool fans can see the outline of something different under Andoni Iraola. The tempo is sharper, the pressing has more intent and the team look more switched on without the ball. That much is obvious. What is also obvious is that this is...

“I feel sorry for him” – Andy Robertson reveals he tried to help struggling Liverpool star

Milos Kerkez and Liverpool’s Left-Back Problem, Why Patience Still Matters Milos Kerkez divides opinion. That much is obvious. For some Liverpool supporters, the 22-year-old has not done enough since arriving from Bournemouth to justify the noise around him. For others, the talent is clear and the wider context matters. Both can be true. Kerkez came in as...

Gary Neville reveals he was ‘stunned’ by former Liverpool star

Gary Neville Admits He Was 'Stunned' by Trent Alexander-Arnold Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid and, so far, nobody looks better for it. At Liverpool, the gap remains obvious. Right-back has not been properly settled since his departure. At Real Madrid, he has already lost ground, with Denzel Dumfries taking his place in the starting...

Alexander Isak Is Starting to Justify Liverpool’s £125m Gamble

Alexander Isak thriving as Andoni Iraola sharpens Liverpool’s attack Liverpool have begun the new season with a freshness that has stirred the crowd and raised expectations, and at the heart of it all stands Alexander Isak. As David Lynch notes, there is a cruel twist in that for Arne Slot, who must surely look on...

James Pearce provides worrying Liverpool contract update

Alisson contract update leaves Liverpool facing an important decision Liverpool have time to settle Alisson’s future, but the latest contract update offers little certainty about what comes next. For a goalkeeper whose presence has so often brought reassurance, the position away from the pitch is less settled. His current deal reportedly runs until next summer, leaving...

Iraola praises defenders after Bournemouth victory

Andoni Iraola Assesses Liverpool Win Over Bournemouth as Alexander Isak Delivers Again Liverpool went into the international break with another important Premier League victory, beating Bournemouth 1-0 on the south coast in a match that demanded patience, resilience and a sharper level after a difficult opening spell. Alexander Isak’s finish just before the hour proved decisive...

“We have to be ready” – Liverpool star previews crucial Bournemouth clash

Florian Wirtz under pressure as Liverpool prepare for Bournemouth test Florian Wirtz has reached that stage quickly. Big fee, big reputation, bigger scrutiny. When performances dip, the spotlight gets hotter, and after a flat outing against Fulham, Liverpool’s No. 7 heads to Bournemouth with questions around him. This is not a crisis, but it is a...

Victor Munoz reveals which Liverpool star’s have helped him the most since his arrival

Victor Munoz Settling Fast at Liverpool as Mac Allister and Iraola Shape Early Impact Victor Munoz has arrived at Liverpool and got on with it. No fuss, no long bedding-in period, no excuses about timing or language. He came in late after helping Spain win the World Cup in July and has already shown why...

Andoni Iraola shares the details behind Liverpool’s training sessions

Andoni Iraola Adapts Liverpool Training as Fixture Pile-Up Tests Squad Depth Andoni Iraola has already worked out one simple truth at Liverpool. If your team plays every three days, proper training becomes a luxury. That is the reality facing the new head coach as Liverpool juggle Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup commitments early in...

“It’s crazy” – Liverpool youngster reflects on latest opportunities

Lewis Koumas Driven by Liverpool Hunger After Tottenham Display Lewis Koumas has made his point quickly this season. Four first-team appearances, a Player of the Match display in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup third-round win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, and a growing sense that Andoni Iraola trusts him. That matters. At Liverpool, academy players do not get...