Andoni Iraola has revealed why he took a ruthless approach with Jeremy Jacquet during Liverpool's hard-fought victory over Ipswich Town. Despite the young defender flirting with a red card, the Reds boss insisted that the Frenchman needed to endure the pressure to aid his long-term development at Anfield.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes new signing Bradley Barcola faces a daunting task to break into the starting XI following Cody Gakpo's sensational display against Ipswich Town. Despite the Frenchman's record-breaking arrival, he had to settle for a place on the bench before coming on as a substitute, while his rival for a starting spot dominated proceedings at Portman Road.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has dismissed any lingering concerns over Cody Gakpo's commitment following the late collapse of his proposed transfer to Manchester City. The Dutch forward quickly put the disappointment behind him, immediately bouncing back in style by providing two crucial assists in the Reds' recent 2-0 victory over Ipswich.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has admitted his journey to peak fitness at Anfield has been a grueling process after his match-winning brace against Ipswich Town. The Swedish striker struck twice in the opening nine minutes to secure a 2-0 victory, marking a turning point following a difficult debut campaign on Merseyside.
Andoni Iraola has hailed the impact of Alexander Isak after the Swedish striker’s clinical first-half double guided Liverpool to a 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town. The win marks Iraola’s first three points since taking the reins at Anfield, moving the club past a stuttering start to the new Premier League campaign.
Liverpool finally picked up their first win of the Premier League campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory at Portman Road, dispatching Ipswich Town following back-to-back draws in their opening two games. Alexander Isak was the star of the show, delivering a devastating first-half display that justified his record-breaking price tag and set the tone for a dominant afternoon in Suffolk.
Liverpool duo Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are quickly becoming the Premier League’s most feared partnership after another devastating display at Portman Road. The Dutchman provided both assists as his strike partner netted twice in the opening nine minutes to secure a vital victory for the Reds.
Alexander Isak continued his impressive start to the season with Liverpool, adding another two goals to his tally against Ipswich Town. The Swedish forward, who arrived at Anfield with a record price tag, appears to have firmly moved past the injury frustrations of his debut season.
Bradley Barcola was heavily linked with Arsenal during the summer transfer window, but ultimately ended up at Liverpool after completing a £123 million ($167m) move from Paris Saint-Germain. That deal has raised a few eyebrows, and concerns, with ex-Gunners and France defender Bacary Sagna discussing the financial state of football during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Liverpool are implementing a major tactical shift under Andoni Iraola as they attempt to replace the legendary Mohamed Salah. By moving their primary attacking threat to the left flank with Bradley Barcola, the Reds are exploring a completely new dynamic to supply striker Alexander Isak.
New Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola has made an immediate impact on his new team-mates following his high-profile arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. Left-back Milos Kerkez praised the French forward's speed and dribbling ahead of the Reds' trip to Ipswich Town.
Virgil van Dijk is into the final year of his contract at Liverpool, meaning that free agency will be hit in the summer of 2027. Do the Reds have a succession plan in place for their defensive king? Stephen Warnock has admitted to GOAL that they might, with talented youngsters Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni ready to fill roles of crown princes at Anfield.