Liverpool trails after Monaco comeback in pre-season friendly at Anfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Liverpool faced AS Monaco in a pre-season friendly at Anfield on August 9, losing 3-2 after leading 2-0 initially. The match saw Liverpool start strong, with goals from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, but they conceded three goals after the first half, including two in the second half. Coach Andoni Iraola expressed concerns about the team's fitness levels, indicating that a drop-off in performance occurred after a strong start. He highlighted the need for better endurance and more training for certain players as they move through pre-season preparations.
- •Liverpool led 2-0 before Monaco's comeback to win 3-2.
- •Iraola emphasized fitness as a key concern for the team's performance.
- •Monaco scored the equalizer shortly after halftime and took the lead late.
- •Senior players are still working on their fitness levels.
- •Liverpool's next pre-season match will be crucial for addressing fitness concerns.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — “A lot of negatives” – Andoni Iraola reacts to Liverpool’s defeat to AS Monaco
"Andoni Iraola Sees Clear Fitness Problem as Liverpool Lose 3-2 to Monaco at AnfieldLiverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco at Anfield and the headline is obvious enough. They were two goals up, playing well, the...
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