Liverpool struggles again in pre-season with back-to-back collapses

Liverpool faced another setback in pre-season, squandering a two-goal lead against Monaco. This follows a similar collapse against Leeds, raising concerns for new head coach Andoni Iraola as the team prepares for its season opener on August 23 at Newcastle. While players like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak showed promise by scoring against Monaco, the team's fitness and ability to sustain intense play for extended periods remain uncertain. Iraola admitted after the match that his players might only manage to implement his high-pressing tactics for brief intervals, pointing to potential issues as the season approaches.