Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Iraola admits Liverpool can't sustain desired level
New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola concedes his squad cannot keep up the intensity for full matches.
Andoni Iraola
coach
Match
Friendly vs Monaco: lost 3-2 after leading 2-0
Quote
Cannot sustain the level we want
Hired
June
What happened. Andoni Iraola admitted his Liverpool side 'cannot sustain the level we want' after a 3-2 friendly defeat to Monaco, having led 2-0.
- Iraola took time to settle at Bournemouth before success.
- Liverpool fans have reservations with season starting in 10 days.
- Transfer market work still needed.
“cannot sustain the level we want”
— Andoni Iraola
Patience will be key as Iraola's Liverpool tenure begins, mirroring his Bournemouth start.
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