How Iraola's Liverpool will get better

Name: How Iraola's Liverpool will get better
Uploaded: 2026-09-18T10:00:08.000Z
Duration: 19 min 28 s

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Liverpool haven't lost any of their first six matches under Andoni Iraola, but those results don't tell the full story. They've dropped points to Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Fulham, and their performances have ranged from encouraging to worrying, with them yet to resemble the fun, chaotic Bournemouth side Iraola created.

So, how long will it take for Iraola's ideas to settle in, and for Liverpool to be more consistent?

Jon Mackenzie and Alex Barker look into their performances, and figure out what needs improving.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Why Liverpool are still playing too slowly
00:51 How Iraola wants Liverpool to control games
01:32 What Iraola wants Liverpool to do off the ball
03:55 What went wrong against Fulham
09:29 How Iraola's control is meant to create chaos
10:52 Why Liverpool are still slow on the ball
15:08 How Liverpool can improve
15:56 Do Liverpool need more signings?

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