Iraola: Liverpool can't sustain level after another collapse

For the second straight pre-season match, Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead, exposing depth issues.

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What happened. Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead for the second consecutive match, losing to Monaco after a strong first half. Manager Andoni Iraola admitted his side cannot sustain the required level for the full game.

• Iraola made several substitutions, after which players tired and the level dropped.
• Liverpool have won two and lost two of their pre-season matches so far.
• Iraola has two pre-season games remaining against Como before the Premier League starts.

“We cannot sustain the level we want for all of the game.”

— Andoni Iraola

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