Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola

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It was far from ideal - and it served as a reminder for Iraola that he must appoint a vice-captain soon, with the vacancy open after Andy Robertson's departure.Record signing Alexander Isak also returned to Liverpool training this week.He, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch all missed the trip to New York, where Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in their second pre-season fixture, but are expected to feature on Sunday against Leeds. The centre-back is a doubt for the weekend, despite Iraola suggesting earlier in the week that he would feature.

He likes to get heavily involved and was particularly animated, using phrases like "play in possession" and "quicker, quicker" repeatedly.There were celebrations between players whenever they scored in the mini-drills and the atmosphere was generally positive, with Iraola unafraid to step in and point out something, or discuss a player's position.The squad then separated, with one group moving on to a smaller pitch for a nine-a-side match while another group worked on set-pieces with Iraola's assistants, Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper. He is expected to be at the game on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.Liverpool had a team dinner on Thursday evening, with Iraola sharing a beer with the likes of Phil Thompson and Robbie Fowler after.

Iraola was not even born when former defender Thompson won the third of his three European Cups for Liverpool. Iraola still has three weeks before his first Premier League game as Liverpool manager - but the seeds of his tenure are getting planted here in the Windy City.