Andoni Iraola identifies goal scoring and slow starts for Liverpool
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says his side possesses the necessary quality to score goals, yet must improve on efficiency in the final third. The assessment follows a recent stretch where the team struggled to convert opportunities and failed to initiate matches with the required intensity. Iraola indicated that addressing these slow starts is a priority for the squad as they look to capitalize on their attacking potential. The manager remains focused on tactical adjustments intended to secure more consistent results during league play. The squad continues to work on refinement in training as they prepare for upcoming fixtures in the Premier League. No timeline for these specific performance adjustments was provided beyond the ongoing tactical evaluation conducted by the coaching staff.
- •Andoni Iraola says Liverpool has quality to score more goals
- •The manager highlighted the need for increased efficiency in front of goal
- •Slow starts were identified as a specific area for improvement
- •Tactical adjustments are underway to improve the team's early match performance
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola: Consecutive wins cannot hide Liverpool’s next challenge
"Liverpool vs Fulham: Iraola targets faster starts as consecutive wins raise expectationsConsecutive wins offer encouragement, but Andoni Iraola is looking beyond the results. Before Liverpool face Ful...
"Andoni Iraola says Liverpool has 'goals in it' but need to be more efficient and make better starts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:10 PMIraola: Consecutive wins cannot hide Liverpool’s next challenge
Liverpool vs Fulham: Iraola targets faster starts as consecutive wins raise expectationsConsecutive wins offer encouragement, but Andoni Iraola is looking beyond the results. Before Liverpool face Ful...
- Sky Sports—Iraola: Team has 'goals in it' but need to be more efficient
Andoni Iraola says Liverpool has 'goals in it' but need to be more efficient and make better starts.
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