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

Head coach frustrated by ‘tired’ performance Monaco come from two down to win 3-2 at Anfield Andoni Iraola told his 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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Head coach frustrated by ‘tired’ performance Monaco come from two down to win 3-2 at Anfield Andoni Iraola told his Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly.

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