Andoni Iraola identifies goal scoring and slow starts for Liverpool
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 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
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool 0-0 Fulham: What Iraola said
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool's Iraola: Games look much more comfortable with fast start
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola: Consecutive wins cannot hide Liverpool’s next challenge
"Andoni Iraola wants to see his Liverpool side make a fast start in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham to avoid another match where they need to come from behind. Iraola has made an unbeaten start to life at Anfield, but Liverpool have conceded first in three of his opening four games in charge, coming back to draw with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest before beating Ipswich 2-0 and coming from behind in a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid.
"Liverpool have drawn four consecutive Premier League games at Anfield for the first time since November 2011 under Kenny Dalglish. The Reds have failed to score in the first half of three consecutive Premier League games at Anfield for the first time since April 2021 (run of eight).
"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...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 4:39 PMLiverpool 0-0 Fulham: What Iraola said
Liverpool have drawn four consecutive Premier League games at Anfield for the first time since November 2011 under Kenny Dalglish. The Reds have failed to score in the first half of three consecutive Premier League games at Anfield for the first time since April 2021 (run of eight).
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:33 PMLiverpool's Iraola: Games look much more comfortable with fast start
Andoni Iraola wants to see his Liverpool side make a fast start in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham to avoid another match where they need to come from behind. Iraola has made an unbeaten start to life at Anfield, but Liverpool have conceded first in three of his opening four games in charge, coming back to draw with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest before beating Ipswich 2-0 and coming from behind in a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid.
- 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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