Kerkez: Liverpool can't sustain Iraola's pressing for 90 minutes

Milos Kerkez suggests Liverpool must find a compromise because they can't maintain Andoni Iraola's high-pressing tactics throughout a match.

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What happened. Liverpool won their first game of the season under Andoni Iraola, beating Ipswich 2-0, but Milos Kerkez admitted the team cannot sustain the high-pressing tactics for a full 90 minutes.

• Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes.
• Bradley Barcola made his debut after a £123m move.
• Liverpool had drawn their previous two matches 2-2.

“we cannot carry out Andoni Iraola's high-pressing tactics for 90 minutes”

— Milos Kerkez

Kerkez's comments may raise concerns about Liverpool's fitness and tactical approach as the season progresses.

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