Andoni Iraola considers benching high-paid Liverpool midfielders

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Andoni Iraola considers benching high-paid Liverpool midfielders
Summary

Liverpool's manager Andoni Iraola faces decisions regarding player selections following a victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup. The match highlighted Liverpool's midfield performance, raising questions about the effectiveness of Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, both of whom have received significant contracts yet struggle to fit into the current team's strategy. Iraola is urged to consider benching these €600k-per-week players in favor of a more effective pairing of Trey Nyoni and Alexis Mac Allister. Further evaluations of the midfield setup may follow as Liverpool aims for improved solidity in future matches.

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  • Liverpool won against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on September 16.
  • Trey Nyoni and Alexis Mac Allister showed strong midfield synergy.
  • Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai are not performing as expected.
  • Iraola may bench high-paid midfielders for better team balance.
  • Liverpool aims to adjust strategy for more effective play.
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  • 5:35 AMYahoo SportsIt's time for Andoni Iraola to bench €600k-per-week stars
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Andoni Iraola has to do something brave - and maybe completely crazy. €600k-a-week's worth of talent should be benched.Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday showed everyone some things. ...

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