Liverpool FC integrates new wingers Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Liverpool FC manager Andoni Iraola has deployed new signings Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz to address the team's need for speed on the wings. Munoz, a member of the 2026 World Cup-winning Spanish squad, has already recorded an assist and a goal for Liverpool, including a performance against Nottingham Forest on August 29. Barcola made his debut for the club during a Friday night match against Ipswich, where he logged a top speed of 35.9 km/h. These additions aim to introduce verticality to the Liverpool attack after the team struggled with slower approaches last season. The club prepares for its opening 2026/27 Champions League match at Anfield this Wednesday. While some observers question the efficacy of pace against low-block defenses, Iraola continues to emphasize positional flexibility for his new wingers.
- •Victor Munoz scored a goal and earned an assist during his debut period for Liverpool.
- •Bradley Barcola recorded a top speed of 35.9 km/h in his debut against Ipswich.
- •Liverpool will host its first 2026/27 Champions League match this Wednesday at Anfield.
- •Manager Andoni Iraola prioritizes positional flexibility over rigid roles for his new wingers.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool FC’s New Speed Merchants Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz
"Pace might not be everything but it sure feels good to know Liverpool’s squad now has it back.
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