Liverpool leads early but collapses to AS Monaco in 3-2 defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Liverpool hosted AS Monaco in a pre-season match at Anfield on August 9, where they initially led 2-0. Goals from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz put Liverpool in control, but defensive errors allowed Monaco to mount a comeback and secure a 3-2 victory. Andoni Iraola faced challenges in his home debut as Liverpool struggled with defensive stability, conceding their lead for the second consecutive match. Despite the loss, players like Isak and Wirtz showed promising attacking capabilities. Liverpool will need to address their defensive issues before the competitive season begins.
- •Liverpool took a 2-0 lead with goals from Isak and Wirtz.
- •AS Monaco equalized through a penalty and two more goals.
- •Ifeanyi Ndukwe was a standout performer for Liverpool.
- •Liverpool conceded seven goals in matches against Leeds and AS Monaco.
- •Andoni Iraola's team faces urgent needs on defensive organization.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Player Ratings: Four 4/10’s as Liverpool are beat by AS Monaco
"Liverpool Player Ratings vs AS Monaco as Reds Collapse in Iraola’s Anfield DebutLiverpool surrendered a two goal advantage for the second successive match as AS Monaco recovered to win 3-2 at Anfiel...
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