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Andoni Iraola's four-man plan in attack as Liverpool accept costly mistake they won't repeat

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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsAndoni Iraola is expecting more goalscoring prowess from Liverpool next season and will add some attacking talent this summerAndoni Iraola is planning to deploy a rotating four-man attack at Liverpool next season to avoid overworking players. A lack of pace and goalscoring threat on the wings cost Liverpool last campaign and the plan is to rectify that issue.There have been rumours regarding approaches for Cody Gakpo, but no confirmed bids have been reported.



His contribution next season, following the addition of Victor Munoz, will offer the Reds more of a threat on the wings.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!On the other side, Rio Ngumoha had a successful breakthrough season under Arne Slot last campaign. The teenager will forever remember his Premier League debut when he scored a dramatic late winner against Newcastle aged just 16 years and 361 days early last season.No other player aged 17 and under played more first-team minutes for their club last season, with Ngumoha clocking up 952 in all competitions.

Sky Sport Germany had claimed there had been productive talks between Bayern boss Vincent Kompany and Ngumoha's agents, but the Reds immediately squashed the claim.Now, Liverpool are keen to tie Ngumoha down on a long-term contract when he turns 18 in August, with the idea of him having an even bigger role in the squad next season under Iraola.The teenager won't have to do it all alone, though, as the Reds continue their heavy pursuit of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. Should the deal between the Reds and Leipzig go through, Iraola will have gained the four-man attack he desires to take on the Premier League next season.Thousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season.