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Iraola emphasizes training needs after Liverpool's 2-0 friendly win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:07 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Iraola emphasizes training needs after Liverpool's 2-0 friendly win

Summary

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed the need for more training following a 2-0 victory against Como in a friendly match at Anfield. Although pleased with the clean sheet, he noted the team's first half performance was stronger than the second. Liverpool previously drew 0-0 in a closed match against the same Italian club earlier in the day. As they prepare for their Premier League opener against Newcastle, Iraola highlighted the importance of building player relationships and improving on-field problem-solving. The team has a week left for preparation before the season begins.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool won a friendly against Como 2-0 at Anfield.
•Iraola emphasized the need for continued training and fitness improvement.
•Previously, Liverpool drew 0-0 with Como in a closed-door friendly.
•Next match is against Newcastle in the Premier League opener.

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8:07 AMYahoo Sports — 'We need training' - Iraola

What they're saying

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Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says his side "needed" a clean sheet in their 2-0 friendly win over Como but warned they "need training" time in the weeks to come. Liverpool drew 0-0 with the Italian side in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Sunday and then won an encounter in front of fans at Anfield later in the day. "I think we need a little bit this feeling of finishing with a clean sheet, winning the game," Iraola said after the 2-0 success.
— Yahoo Sports

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