Andoni Iraola confirms Bradley Barcola injury is only cramp
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed that winger Bradley Barcola suffered only cramps during the 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The 24-year-old summer signing was substituted after 60 minutes in his first full debut for the club. Iraola expressed satisfaction with Barcola’s movement and ability to generate two clear scoring chances despite his ongoing physical conditioning. Fellow player Milos Kerkez also received treatment for cramps late in the match, though no further concerns were reported. Conversely, the status of forward Cody Gakpo remains uncertain for the upcoming weekend fixture against Fulham. Gakpo is currently managing adductor issues that caused him to miss the Atletico Madrid match, leaving his availability for the next round of competition as a game-time decision.
- •Bradley Barcola suffered cramps rather than an injury during the Atletico Madrid match.
- •Andoni Iraola remains encouraged by Barcola's movement and goal-scoring opportunities.
- •Milos Kerkez also required treatment for cramps but faces no significant injury concerns.
- •Cody Gakpo is a doubt for the Fulham match due to ongoing adductor issues.
- •Liverpool plays Fulham at Anfield in two and a half days.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola provides Bradley Barcola injury update
- 8:23 AMYahoo Sports — Iraola allays Barcola injury fears
""It is just cramp, there is no injury," Andoni Iraola insisted after £123m summer signing Bradley Barcola was forced off during Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The 24-year-old went off the pitch holding his left calf 60 minutes into the encounter at Anfield, but his new head coach didn't seem too worried about his fitness post-match. "It is about building his [Bradley Barcola's] physical condition," Iraola said, after marking his Champions League managerial debut with a win.
"Andoni Iraola Gives Bradley Barcola Fitness Update After Liverpool WinLiverpool have a quick turnaround, and the immediate concern after the win over Atletico Madrid was simple, Bradley Barcola’s co...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 8:50 AMAndoni Iraola provides Bradley Barcola injury update
Andoni Iraola Gives Bradley Barcola Fitness Update After Liverpool WinLiverpool have a quick turnaround, and the immediate concern after the win over Atletico Madrid was simple, Bradley Barcola’s co...
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 8:23 AMIraola allays Barcola injury fears
"It is just cramp, there is no injury," Andoni Iraola insisted after £123m summer signing Bradley Barcola was forced off during Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The 24-year-old went off the pitch holding his left calf 60 minutes into the encounter at Anfield, but his new head coach didn't seem too worried about his fitness post-match. "It is about building his [Bradley Barcola's] physical condition," Iraola said, after marking his Champions League managerial debut with a win.
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