Sunday’s 4-2 defeat to Leeds highlighted the issues Liverpool still need to address before the 2026-27 season kicks off.

A journalist has revealed the names of two young Liverpool players that Iraola has ‘taken a shine to’

Reflecting on the defeat, Iraola said: "I think we learn a lot of things. Obviously it's not the result you want but I think [it was] probably the most useful friendly we played – in a positive way in the first half and in a negative way in the second half."

The new Liverpool head coach is back at Yankee Stadium - where his 'footballing IQ' came to the fore at the end of his playing days

Inter have made another approach for Curtis Jones and are willing to raise their offer for the Liverpool midfielder, who has just one left on his current deal

Andoni Iraola has addressed the uncertain future of Harvey Elliott at Liverpool following the midfielder's difficult loan stint at Aston Villa. The 23-year-old has returned to Merseyside ahead of schedule after a season dominated more by contractual red tape than on-pitch action.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has outlined the challenge facing Andoni Iraola at Anfield, with his verdict ahead of the new season both optimistic and realistic