Iraola urges patience with Barcola after Fulham stalemate

Liverpool's £123m summer signing is still being carefully built towards full physical sharpness, says Andoni Iraola.

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What happened. Andoni Iraola has urged patience with Bradley Barcola after Liverpool were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Fulham at Anfield. Barcola made his first Premier League start at Anfield only three days after featuring for an hour in the Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.

• Iraola explained that the £123m summer signing is still being carefully built towards full physical sharpness.
• Barcola is lacking freshness, and the club is working to get him back to full fitness soon.

Liverpool will look to manage Barcola's minutes carefully as he continues to build match fitness.

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