Iraola calls for collective effort as Liverpool prepares for Spurs clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Andoni Iraola addressed Liverpool's ongoing challenges ahead of their Carabao Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur. The team has drawn three of four Premier League matches, including a goalless draw against Fulham. Despite criticism of the midfield, Iraola emphasized that collective intensity and pressure from the front line are crucial for improvement. He confirmed that there will be some squad rotation, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker set to be rested, but stressed the team's commitment to winning the competition.
- •Liverpool drew three of their last four Premier League games.
- •The team struggled against Fulham, showing a lack of offensive efficiency.
- •Iraola emphasizes a need for collective defensive and offensive intensity.
- •Alisson Becker will be rested for the Carabao Cup match.
- •Liverpool seeks to perform well in the League Cup, looking to secure a win.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola insists Liverpool’s woes go beyond midfield: calls for collective intensity and frontline pressure before Spurs clash
"Andoni Iraola has said Liverpool's issues are more than the balance of the midfield and has said improvement must be made as a collective.Liverpool drew for the third time in fourPremier League games ...
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