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Andoni Iraola announces three Liverpool players will join pre-season tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:55 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Andoni Iraola announces three Liverpool players will join pre-season tour

Summary

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed that Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Ryan Gravenberch will join the squad during the second week of their pre-season tour in the United States. Iraola emphasized that there is no rush for players' return following World Cup commitments, prioritizing their physical readiness. Additionally, players such as Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Alisson Becker will start their training at the AXA Training Centre instead of traveling with the team. Iraola expressed concern regarding Alexis Mac Allister's and Victor Munoz's fitness ahead of the season opener against Newcastle, highlighting the need for adequate rest following their World Cup participation.

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•Wirtz, Isak, and Gravenberch will join Liverpool's tour in the US.
•Iraola aims to ensure players are fully fit before commencing training.
•Van Dijk, Gakpo, and Alisson will train at the AXA before rejoining the team.
•Mac Allister's and Munoz's World Cup participation could impact their readiness.

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