Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Lewis Steele· 20 Aug 2026
Liverpool's title hopes hinge on many ifs and buts
New boss Andoni Iraola has impressed, but big questions remain across the squad.
Liverpool
team
Manager
Andoni Iraola
Key signings
Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola linked
Defensive additions
Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo
Concern
Alisson missed 18 games last season
What happened. Liverpool face a season of uncertainty with a new manager and several key players needing to step up.
- Isak must rediscover Newcastle form after forgettable first year.
- Wirtz needs to adapt to English football's physical demands.
- Salah replacement top target is PSG's Bradley Barcola.
Liverpool open the season this weekend, with many questions to answer.
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