Andoni Iraola comments on slow start for Liverpool's Wirtz in 1-0 win
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on September 20. Alexander Isak scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute. Post-match, coach Andoni Iraola noted that Florian Wirtz began the game slowly but improved in the second half. Wirtz's overall performance remains under scrutiny as he prepares for upcoming international duties with Germany. Despite the win, Liverpool's display was described as below par by analysts.
- •Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 1-0 in an EPL match.
- •Alexander Isak scored the match-winning goal for Liverpool.
- •Andoni Iraola assessed Wirtz's initial slow performance.
- •Wirtz assisted in the build-up to Isak's goal.
- •Wirtz prepares for UEFA Nations League fixtures next month.
- 4:57 PMBBC Sport — Impressive defence seals solid start at Liverpool for Iraola
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — 15x possession lost: Andoni Iraola admits one Liverpool player ‘started the game slowly’ today
"Andoni Iraola admitted that one Liverpool player ‘started the game slowly’ in their 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.It wasn’t a vintage Reds performance at the Vitality Stadium ...
"Liverpool are looking good defensively but Andoni Iraola needs more from his attackers after a hard-fought win at Bournemouth.
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External links- BBC SportSep 20, 2026, 4:57 PMImpressive defence seals solid start at Liverpool for Iraola
Liverpool are looking good defensively but Andoni Iraola needs more from his attackers after a hard-fought win at Bournemouth.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:10 PM15x possession lost: Andoni Iraola admits one Liverpool player ‘started the game slowly’ today
Andoni Iraola admitted that one Liverpool player ‘started the game slowly’ in their 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.It wasn’t a vintage Reds performance at the Vitality Stadium ...
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