Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Liverpool fall to Monaco in Iraola's first Anfield outing
New boss Andoni Iraola's debut at Anfield ends in a 3-2 defeat as Monaco come from behind.
Liverpool
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Liverpool 2-3 Monaco
Scorers
Isak, Wirtz; Golovin (pen), Biereth, Brunner
Venue
Anfield
What happened. Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco in Andoni Iraola's first match as manager at Anfield, with Monaco coming from behind to win.
- Alexander Isak scored after 16 minutes for Liverpool.
- Florian Wirtz doubled the lead before Monaco's comeback.
- Paris Brunner scored the winner in the closing minutes.
Iraola will have plenty to ponder as the Premier League campaign nears.
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