Liverpool news as Andoni Iraola makes Alexander Isak claim and Bradley Barcola boost
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool will try to win silverware under new head coach Andoni Iraola this coming season after struggling in all competitions under former boss Arne Slot last time outAndoni Iraola is expecting big things from Alexander Isak(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool's tour of the United States continued on Wednesday, as the Reds defeated Wrexham 1-0 at Yankee Stadium in New York.Rio Ngumoha scored the only goal of the preseason friendly, making it two wins from two games for Andoni Iraola; the Reds defeated Sunderland 4-2 in Nashville in the new head coach's first match. Liverpool will play one more game in the United States before returning to Merseyside, as Iraola's players take on Leeds in Chicago on Sunday.With Liverpool's first game of the Premier League season just under a month away, Iraola is getting his squad ready.
Ahead of August, here are the latest headlines from Anfield.Iraola's Isak claimIraola believes Alexander Isak will have a big second season for Liverpool after struggling during his debut campaign.Liverpool signed Isak from Newcastle in a £125 million ($168 million) deal last summer, making him the most expensive signing in Premier League history. Although he recovered in time for the World Cup, he finished the season with just four Liverpool goals to his name.Isak is expected to be Liverpool's talisman this season(Image: Getty Images)Iraola has been tasked with getting the best out of Isak and is confident he can do exactly that."Alex is exciting, he has come in a good place, good World Cup, comfortable," said Iraola."First training here, still early, but I hope he can play vs Leeds and have a proper preseason.
Not long but 3/4 weeks of quality training, I hope, and he is in a good place because he is going to massive for us."Barcola transfer boostIsak might get the chance to play alongside Bradley Barcola, if rumors are to be believed.The 23-year-old forward is said to be open to leaving Paris Saint-Germain after struggling for minutes last season, with Liverpool interested. I was smiling at the names being linked with us, as these rumors are zero percent true."Bayern already has one of the most formidable attacks in European soccer, with former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz partnering Harry Kane and Michael Olise.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Andoni IraolaLiverpool FCAlexander IsakBradley BarcolaTransfers