Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Iraola's Liverpool Collapse Again as Monaco Fight Back
Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead for the second time in pre-season, raising concerns under new boss Iraola.
Liverpool
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco (per article, Monaco staged fightback)
Scorers
Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz (for Liverpool)
Venue
Anfield
What happened. Liverpool let a two-goal lead slip against Monaco at Anfield, losing 2-2 after Paris Brunner scored for the visitors.
- Second consecutive pre-season collapse after losing 4-2 to Leeds.
- Iraola admitted the team cannot sustain their level.
- First game at Anfield for the new boss ended in disappointment.
“cannot sustain their level”
— Andoni Iraola
Liverpool are adapting to Iraola's high-energy system, with fitness concerns ahead of the new season.
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The Guardian
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Sky Sports
Liverpool throw away another 2-0 lead as Iraola loses first Anfield game
GiveMeSport
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