Isak and Wirtz Encouragement, and Fresh Questions After Monaco Defeat
Andoni Iraola’s first match at Anfield as Liverpool head coach ended in a 3-2 defeat to Monaco, yet the scoreline only told part of the story. For long periods, particularly in the opening hour, there were enough encouraging signs to suggest Liverpool’s new era may...
Jeremy Jacquet Set for Liverpool Return as Andoni Iraola Manages Defensive Options
Liverpool expect Jeremy Jacquet to be available for next weekend’s friendly with Como at Anfield, offering Andoni Iraola a timely boost ahead of the final stage of pre-season. The £60 million summer arrival from Rennes has yet to make his first appearance after...
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...
Ronald Araujo to Liverpool: How Flick’s Call Opened Door to Anfield Move
Liverpool’s move for Ronald Araujo appears to have come together at remarkable speed, with SPORT.ES reporting that one conversation with Hansi Flick proved the decisive trigger in the Barcelona defender’s fast-moving exit.
What had initially looked like a normal pre-season for Araujo, built on...
Alexis Mac Allister Set for Liverpool Return as Andoni Iraola Gets Full Squad Boost
Liverpool will have Alexis Mac Allister back in training on Monday. That is the headline, and for Andoni Iraola it matters. Pre-season has been fragmented, the squad has been split by summer commitments, and any new coach wants bodies on the...
Andoni Iraola begins Liverpool journey with first Anfield homecoming
Pre-season can often feel like a series of disconnected exercises, a scatter of flights, sessions and carefully managed minutes, but for Liverpool this weekend carries a little more weight. AS Monaco’s visit to Anfield offers Andoni Iraola his first home game as head coach, and with...
Ronald Araujo Medical Scheduled as Liverpool Close in on Barcelona Defender
Liverpool are moving towards completing the loan signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, with the Uruguay international expected in the UK on Sunday for his medical.
According to Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor, the agreement is now progressing towards its final stages, with Liverpool...
Liverpool Secure Ronald Araujo Loan With Barcelona Buy Option
Liverpool have moved decisively to strengthen Andoni Iraola’s defensive options by completing an agreement with Barcelona for Ronald Araujo, with the structure of the deal giving the Reds the opportunity to make the move permanent.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool and Barcelona have signed the documents...
