Football NewsCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Iraola admits Liverpool can't keep high tempo for 90 minutes
Liverpool's new boss admits his high-octane style isn't sustainable for a full match yet.


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Can't sustain high tempo for 90 minutes
What happened. Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iraola admitted the team is struggling to maintain his high-tempo style for a full 90 minutes, citing 'a lot of negatives'.
- Iraola is known for high-octane football.
- Liverpool are 13 days from their Premier League opener.
- So far the club are struggling to show his style.
With the Premier League opener approaching, Iraola will need to address the fitness issues quickly.
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