Andoni Iraola reacts to Liverpool 2-0 Como 1907: "We are ready for the league"

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The players on the pitch seem to be improving week by week but the pattern of play in the last quarter of games this pre-season does suggest that on the pitch they are still a bit behind where the manager may want them to be:"I think we are better than we were last week. Still, I hope next week we are better than we were today.

I think it's an improvement but still – especially second half – we need to be better."Preparation for the Premier League season is at a critical stage, this week for Liverpool will be all about squad building, fitness and quality. With new signings and player outgoings still a possibility as well, the manager has to make sure his squad is ready for the upcoming season:"Even Ipswich but it's a Friday, we have two or three full weeks where we can train.

So, I think we can use these two, three weeks – we have full weeks – so we are ready for the league"A evident change in style has been implemented by Iraola this season, the Reds set up much differently on and off the ball this season. We have things to improve but I'm very happy with their attitude, their willingness to be on the same page, and we will get there"Now that pre-season is over the Reds will take on Newcastle on Sunday 16:30 (BST), with Iraola looking to mark his first premier league game with a win.