Iraola says Liverpool cannot sustain performance level in pre-season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Andoni Iraola addressed Liverpool's recent performance after the team threw away a two-goal lead in their latest fixture. This marked the second consecutive match where Liverpool surrendered a lead, raising concerns about squad depth. Iraola noted that while the team performed well for stretches, fatigue set in after substitutions. Liverpool will play Como on August 16, their last pre-season match before starting the Premier League campaign at Newcastle in two weeks.
- •Liverpool led by two goals but lost after making several substitutions.
- •Iraola highlighted the team's inability to maintain performance levels.
- •Virgil van Dijk returned to action alongside new signings Wataru Endo and Luke Chambers.
- •Ronald Araujo is nearing a loan move from Barcelona.
- •Jeremy Jacquet is expected to return for the match against Como.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola
- 5:28 PMBBC Sport — We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola
"After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".
"After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:28 PMWe cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola
After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 5:28 PMWe cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola
After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".
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