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Liverpool rebuild under Iraola, staff and transfer agenda

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2026-07-31 07:58 UTC → 2026-08-02 00:32 UTC · added removed

Liverpool’s 2026‑27 pre‑season continued in the United States, with new signings Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch and Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz joining a squad hampered by injuries expected to Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni. make their debuts against Leeds United after a World Cup break. Coach Andoni Iraola has begun praised Isak’s progress and reiterated his plan to flesh field the quartet in the final U.S. friendly, while injuries kept Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa out of the earlier Wrexham match. Iraola has solidified his backroom team, naming longtime colleague staff, appointing Pablo de la Torre as No. 2 assistant and bringing three Bournemouth coaches—Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper and de la Torre—to help coaches to translate his high‑press high‑press, high‑line philosophy. He pledged to treat every player like a fresh signing and to give youth prospects, including the injury‑prone forward Federico Chiesa, a chance to prove themselves in the upcoming friendlies. Off the pitch, chief Chief executive Michael Edwards has departed, leaving sporting director Richard Hughes with full transfer responsibility. Hughes is tasked with sourcing finding fast, mobile defenders to suit Iraola’s system while navigating criticism over recent targets such as French winger Bradley Barcola, which some fans and former defender Jamie Carragher say clash is reportedly being linked with the club’s stated focus on nurturing youngster Rio Ngumoha. Rumours suggest Hughes may entertain a move to Saudi side Al‑Hilal after the window closes. The club’s transfer agenda remains under scrutiny. While the pursuit of French winger Bradley Barcola has drawn criticism for appearing at odds with the promised development of youngster Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool have also missed out on 19‑year‑old Yan Diomande and are monitoring PSG’s talks over Belgian winger Mika Godts, which could reshape their targeting strategy. The leadership stresses retaining veterans like such as Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Joe Gomez while remaining open to new options, especially a replacement winger for Mohamed Salah, as the Reds prepare preparing for a Premier League opener on 23 August 2026.

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  1. 2026-08-02 00:32 UTC Liverpool rebuild under Iraola, staff and transfer agenda
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