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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed a significant change between the posts for the upcoming League Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur, with Giorgi Mamardashvili set to make his competitive bow. The Spaniard also provided crucial updates on the fitness of his defensive ranks as the Reds prepare for a high-stakes domestic cup encounter at Anfield.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has issued a public challenge to his forward line, demanding they provide more support to a midfield that has come under heavy fire. The Reds boss is looking for an immediate response after his side were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Fulham at Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool’s underwhelming start to the new campaign has already sparked concerns that the Reds could be facing a significant uphill battle to reclaim their place at Europe’s top table. Despite the high-profile arrival of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, the French star has been warned that he must transform his style of play to survive the rigours of the Premier League.

Virgil van Dijk is preparing for another crucial face-to-face meeting with newly-appointed Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez to determine his international future. The 35-year-old Liverpool captain, who is also navigating the final year of his club contract, remains eager to lead his country towards Euro 2028.