Liverpool 2-3 Monaco: Reds throw away lead as Andoni Iraola beaten in first Anfield game
Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco in a pre-season friendly at Anfield, marking a disappointing start for new manager Andoni Iraola. Despite taking an early lead, the team struggled to maintain momentum after making numerous second-half substitutions.
Why it matters
Pre-season matches are critical for tactical experimentation, and Liverpool's inability to hold leads suggests ongoing defensive challenges for the new coaching staff.
Liverpool threw away another pre-season lead as Monaco came from behind to win 3-2 in Andoni Iraola's first game in charge at Anfield. <p>Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz put the Reds on track, but just like against Leeds last week in Chicago - when they were also two goals up and lost 4-2 - they were unable to kick on.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-monaco/live/556109">As it happened</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-monaco/teams/556109">Teams</a> | <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/Livblogarticles" target="_blank">Liverpool news & transfers</a>🔴</strong></li><li><strong>Got Sky? <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/WatchPremarticles" target="_blank">Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone</a>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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