Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with Andoni Iraola over their vacant managerial put up. Picture: AFP/File
COMO, ITALY:
Liverpool’s double-header towards Serie A facet Como on Sunday will probably be a very good check forward of the brand new Premier League season, supervisor Andoni Iraola stated on Saturday.
Liverpool, who misplaced pre-season fixtures towards Leeds United and AS Monaco, will face Como twice on Sunday, with one match to be performed behind closed doorways earlier than the second at Anfield.
Iraola stated he took positives from final weekend’s 3-2 defeat by Monaco however acknowledged his facet should enhance their consistency forward of the new marketing campaign.
“The issue we had, as we had towards Leeds in Chicago, was that we weren’t capable of maintain our ranges and that is one thing that may solely occur with time and with quite a lot of arduous work on the coaching floor,” Iraola informed the membership’s TV channel.
“I’ve spoken many instances about the kind of group I need to see on the pitch, in regards to the depth, the intent and the power we’re searching for, and whereas it’s clear that there’s nonetheless quite a lot of enchancment to come back, I imagine that we’re transferring in the suitable route.”
Iraola stated Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister had returned to coaching after the World Cup, giving him a full squad forward of the brand new season, and added that it was now as much as the gamers to ship constant performances.
Liverpool additionally strengthened their defensive choices by signing Uruguay worldwide Ronald Araujo on a season-long mortgage from Barcelona final week, with Iraola welcoming the addition of a participant of his high quality and expertise.
“I’m positive he will settle in shortly and have a constructive influence on our squad,” he stated.
Liverpool will begin their Premier League season at Newcastle United on August 23.