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Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costly

The Guardian UK Sunday 09 August 2026, 17:55 UTC By Dominic Booth at Anfield 1 min read
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Head coach frustrated by ‘tired’ performance Monaco come from two down to win at AnfieldAndoni Iraola told his new Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly. The former Bournemouth coach last managed a game at Anfield almost exactly a year ago in the memorable opener to the 2025-26 Premier League season, a game the Cherries were unfortunate to lose 4-2. Now on his debut in the home dugout, Iraola saw his...

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  • Monaco come from two down to win at Anfield

Andoni Iraola told his new Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly.

The former Bournemouth coach last managed a game at Anfield almost exactly a year ago in the memorable opener to the 2025-26 Premier League season, a game the Cherries were unfortunate to lose 4-2. Now on his debut in the home dugout, Iraola saw his team produce a similarly open display and lose again. It became clear Liverpool’s longstanding defensive frailties are still to be eliminated.

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