21 August 2026
We don't have enough wingers for start of season - Iraola

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says his squad lacks enough wide players to cover the start of the season, but he is confident a solution will be found. BBC Sport reported Iraola flagged the shortage ahead of the new campaign and indicated he expects to resolve the issue. The admission leaves immediate questions over how Liverpool will approach their early fixtures and how the manager will set up his side while options on the flanks are limited. Iraola's confidence suggests the club will either look to add reinforcements or adjust selection and tactics to cope until the situation changes.
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The shortage of wide players could force Liverpool to prioritise signings or alter starting line-ups for the opening matches.
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