Liverpool may benefit from Abde Ezzalzouli's potential World Cup absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Liverpool's new head coach Andoni Iraola faces challenges as he assesses the squad's needs. One player on their radar is Abde Ezzalzouli, who has impressed in La Liga with Real Betis. However, Ezzalzouli is likely to miss the upcoming World Cup due to a knee ligament sprain, which could impact his transfer valuation. With his absence from the tournament, Liverpool could secure the winger for around €60 million based on his season performance rather than potential World Cup impact.
- •Andoni Iraola is Liverpool's new head coach.
- •Abde Ezzalzouli is recovering from a knee injury.
- •Ezzalzouli may miss 3-4 weeks, impacting World Cup participation.
- •Real Betis finished fifth in La Liga, boosting Ezzalzouli's profile.
- •Liverpool's transfer discussions are centered on a €60 million valuation.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool given best possible news about €60m target
"Andoni Iraola has a lot to work out after becoming Liverpool's new head coach. The Spaniard may have done a more than impressive job as Bournemouth's manager but, with the size difference of both team...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Champions League•Jun 10, 2026, 10:32 PMArsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip
- NWSL•Jun 10, 2026, 9:41 PMNetherlands says 'the pitch is so good' at NWSL facility for World Cup training
- Euros•Jun 10, 2026, 9:18 PMThe Liverpool Offside World Cup 2026 Predictions Survey
- EPL•Jun 10, 2026, 9:10 PMAlex Scott: Bournemouth star’s stance on Man United move
- EPL•Jun 10, 2026, 9:05 PMHave Arsenal Got The Best Owner In Football, In Stan Kroenke?
- Champions League•Jun 10, 2026, 9:05 PMAston Villa Have To Pay €25-35m For Their Brazilian Target: Should Unai Emery Accept?
