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...
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,...
Liverpool Transfer Latest: Centre-Back Search Has Become a Necessity
There are summers when a problem can be nudged into the background, dressed up as something to revisit later, or waved away with a bit of optimism and a decent pre-season result. This does not feel like one of those summers for Liverpool.
The issue sits in...
Liverpool Receive Jeremy Jacquet Fitness Update Ahead of AS Monaco Clash
Liverpool’s preparations for the new season have been boosted by the return of several key players, but one notable absence continues to create questions for Andoni Iraola. According to the Liverpool Echo, new signing Jeremy Jacquet remains unavailable, with the French defender yet to...
