Andoni Iraola Sees Clear Fitness Problem as Liverpool Lose 3-2 to Monaco at Anfield
Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco at Anfield and the headline is obvious enough. They were two goals up, playing well, then faded badly and conceded three. Pre-season results do not define a season, but patterns matter, and Andoni Iraola was direct...
Liverpool Player Ratings vs AS Monaco as Reds Collapse in Iraola’s Anfield Debut
Liverpool surrendered a two goal advantage for the second successive match as AS Monaco recovered to win 3-2 at Anfield, leaving Andoni Iraola with plenty to consider following his first home appearance as head coach.
Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz had put Liverpool...
Ifeanyi Ndukwe impresses as Liverpool glimpse a centre-back for the future
Liverpool friendlies are usually a place for fitness, minutes and the odd overreaction. This felt different. The biggest takeaway from the first half against Monaco was not shape, tempo or even the start of Andoni Iraola’s Anfield era. It was Ifeanyi Ndukwe.
As noted by...
Victor Munoz set for Liverpool debut against Monaco at Anfield
Liverpool are expected to give Victor Munoz his first appearance this weekend, with Monaco the opposition and Andoni Iraola edging closer to a side that actually looks like his own.
Munoz arrived from Osasuna for £34.5 million before the World Cup, the first signing of the...
Liverpool vs Monaco: Andoni Iraola’s First Anfield Test in Pre-Season
Liverpool return to Anfield on Sunday for a pre-season meeting with Monaco, and the occasion matters more than the usual August run-out. This is Andoni Iraola’s first game at Anfield since taking over as head coach, and while nobody sensible should overreact to a friendly,...
Victor Munoz Ready for Liverpool Debut Against Monaco
Liverpool finally put a face, a voice and a timeframe on one of their quieter summer arrivals. Victor Munoz reported to the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday and, after weeks of limited visibility since his mid-June move, the Spain international has now made it clear that he...
Liverpool Team News: Gravenberch, Isak and Wirtz Set for Leeds Friendly Return
Liverpool will finally get a proper look at three major names in Chicago. Ryan Gravenberch, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz are all expected to feature against Leeds United at Soldier Field, with Andoni Iraola confirming the plan ahead of Sunday’s pre-season fixture.
That matters....
PSG Move for Maghnes Akliouche Could Open Door for Liverpool to Chase Bradley Barcola
Paris Saint-Germain appear to be closing in on Maghnes Akliouche, and that development could have a major impact on Liverpool’s own transfer plans before the window shuts.
Akliouche has been at the centre of a lengthy summer pursuit, with Monaco standing firm...
Liverpool Learn Maghnes Akliouche Prefers PSG in Latest Monaco Transfer Twist
Liverpool have made an enquiry for Maghnes Akliouche, but the situation looks straightforward enough. According to Foot Mercato, the Monaco playmaker has made it clear that, if he leaves this summer, Paris Saint-Germain is his preferred destination.
That matters more than posturing over fees. Liverpool...
Kevin Keegan tribute gives Liverpool v Sunderland deeper meaning
Liverpool’s first pre-season outing of the summer was already going to carry curiosity, because a new head coach always brings questions, fresh ideas and a sense of reset. Yet Saturday’s meeting with Sunderland now carries something far more important. As reported by BBC Sport, both clubs...
