Andoni Iraola just saw a clear non-negotiable and Liverpool must act quick
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAndoni IraolaLiverpool looked very promising in the first half against Leeds in Chicago, but quickly collapsed in the second when Andoni Iraola made changes against the Premier League outfitLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)If ever there was a game of two halves, this was it. Liverpool was cruising in the first 45 minutes, with Trey Nyoni running the show in the center, but then fell apart after the break.Leeds introduced more quality — the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Harry Wilson — and that changed the tide, but it is also true that Liverpool's second string struggled.Alexander Isak was lively in the first period, even if he didn't have many chances to shoot at goal.
Those five names are not going to be enough to sort out the lack of depth in key areas.Luke Chambers opened the scoring for Liverpool against Leeds in Chicago.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Ifeanyi Ndukwe was strong in the first half but tired in the second, and is missing the requirements for a work permit anyway, while Luke Chambers has impressed in pre-season.Signing a new defender still remains imperative, though, with Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley yet to come back.Joe Gomez being out for a month is no surprise, and in all likelihood, history would suggest that, unfortunately, more setbacks will follow.Nyoni was so impressive during the three games in the US that the midfield options may now be sorted out. Negotiations with PSG will not be easy, but Barcola has indicated that he would be open to the switch.After that, however, even more is needed if Iraola is to be given a fair chance to attack every competition.The first half against Leeds proved that the first XI is brimming with talent and promise.
The second showed exactly why better back-up options are nothing short of non-negotiable.Matt AddisonMatt Addison is the Liverpool FC reporter for Liverpool.com, covering the Reds through written articles, podcasts and videos. He graduated from the University of Liverpool (BA) and enjoys covering Liverpool's youth teams, as well as the first team, and is an FA-qualified football coach and referee.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni IraolaTransfers