Andoni Iraola prepares Liverpool squad for Friday match against Ipswich Town

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola will lead his team to Portman Road on Friday to face Ipswich Town in a Premier League fixture. During his pre-match news conference, Iraola indicated that new signing Bradley Barcola is expected to be available for the match depending on his final training session. While Barcola arrives with recent Champions League experience from Paris St-Germain, his lack of pre-season minutes leaves his involvement in the starting lineup uncertain. Iraola also addressed squad fitness, noting that Joe Gomez is slated to resume training next week, though Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley remain further behind in their recovery timelines. The manager emphasized the need for his side to start matches with more aggression rather than waiting to concede before shifting momentum. Additionally, Iraola confirmed Cody Gakpo remains part of his plans after closing of the transfer window.

• 9:43 AMYahoo Sports — Iraola on team fitness, Barcola and 'starting stronger' at Ipswich