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Iraola addresses Liverpool's winger shortage ahead of season opener

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Iraola addresses Liverpool's winger shortage ahead of season opener

Summary

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola highlighted a lack of wingers as a concern ahead of their season opener against Newcastle on Sunday. Despite recently rejecting a £50m bid for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, Iraola remains optimistic about reinforcing the squad before the transfer window closes. He aims to acquire more wide players, with interest in PSG's Bradley Barcola and others. Notable departures include Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones, who is nearing a move to Inter Milan. Iraola emphasized the importance of improving the squad rather than merely adding depth, expressing his desire for top-level competition in all positions.

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By the Numbers

•Andoni Iraola discusses Liverpool's winger shortage before the season begins.
•Liverpool aims to sign more players before the transfer deadline.
•Curtis Jones is expected to finalize a move to Inter Milan soon.
•Liverpool previously signed Victor Munoz and Ronald Araujo this summer.
•Iraola prioritizes improving squad quality over simply adding players.

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4:01 PMBBC Sport — We don't have enough wingers for start of season - Iraola

What they're saying

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Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola believes his side don't have enough wide players for the start of the season - but is confident he will find a solution.
— BBC Sport

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