Andoni Iraola confirms which three players will be Liverpool's vice captains

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After that, Dominik Szoboszlaiwas captain for the other two matchesin America, until Virgil van Dijk returned for the Anfield friendlies against Monaco and Como. if only briefly signalling his standing as one of the squad's longest-serving figures. Now, his role in the senior leadership group alongside Alisson Becker and Dominik Szoboszlai has been officially formalised to support skipper Virgil van Dijk.

Nevertheless, the fact Iraola has included in his leadership group is not only a reflection of his seniority, but also his importance to the new coach. Alisson has actually started three matches as Liverpool captain before, these against FC Porto and A.C.

Milan in the Champions League, as well as Norwich in the FA Cup, but Iraola has emphatically ruled out that happening again.Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2026 Brazil's Alisson Becker during the warm up before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Caean Couto | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersNevertheless, he wanted to reiterate how important the 33 year old is to his plans. So, with the goalkeeper not a viable on-field captain, and Joe Gomez injured, the armband will be shared by van Dijk and Szoboszlai.