Liverpool targets another winger amid squad balance concerns

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Liverpool targets another winger amid squad balance concerns
Summary

Liverpool is reportedly pursuing a controversial transfer for winger Kevin Schade from Brentford. This move raises eyebrows given the team's recent signings and existing squad configuration, with fans and manager Andoni Iraola questioning the need for another left-footed talent. Liverpool had an eventful summer, losing key players including Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate, yet failing to adequately replace them. Recent signings like Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz do not fill the right-side vacancy, and the possible addition of Schade seems to exacerbate this imbalance.

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  • •Liverpool aims to sign Kevin Schade from Brentford.
  • •The team lost Mohamed Salah and other key players this summer.
  • •New signings Barcola and Munoz are not right-footed.
  • •Andoni Iraola may be frustrated with the lack of right-sided options.
  • •Liverpool currently has four left-footed wingers in the squad.
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  • 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool heading towards controversial transfer, Andoni Iraola might be furious
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Liverpool are hurtling towards a controversial transfer. One that may have Andoni Iraola - and fans - scratching their heads.Liverpool had a strange old summer. They lost three key players in Mohamed ...

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