FSG must complete two Liverpool transfers to fix major Andoni Iraola concern
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Liverpool's first home pre-season game under Andoni Iraola ended in defeat and the Reds need to take action in the transfer market. 09:03, Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Updated: 09:03, Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Andoni Iraola's first match at Anfield ended in defeat against Monaco (Image: Getty Images)Andoni Iraola will be well aware that pre-season results matter little, yet that is not to say there were no lessons to be drawn from Liverpool's first home match under the Spaniard.
Read our Privacy PolicyNew recruit Victor Munoz, making his first appearance at Anfield, impressed when introduced from the bench, while Rio Ngumoha's potential is by now well documented.Looking further ahead, securing deals for the likes of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye would represent a considerable boost to the forward line, though time is pressing.The imminent addition of Ronald Araujo can only strengthen the defensive options, and gradually, the shortcomings are being addressed. The defender lacks the necessary work permit, while the attacker is not yet ready to step in for Mohamed Salah and will surely move on.Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco after going 2-0 up (Image: Getty)However, beyond that, this starting line-up bore some resemblance to what Liverpool's first XI might look like in the coming weeks.It proved highly encouraging, therefore, that when Liverpool were at their best, the signs looked positive.
Isak and Wirtz linked up effectively, and the side's formation is developing nicely.As Iraola acknowledged post-match, however, the challenge now is maintaining those standards. "I think we played a really good first half, especially the first 30 minutes, but right now, probably, we don't have much more in terms of the level required."That represents a concern just a fortnight before the campaign begins, yet on the pitch, Liverpool's preferred XI is progressing in the right direction.