We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed concerns regarding his squad's depth and stamina following a pre-season defeat to Monaco. The team struggled to maintain their performance levels after making substitutions, highlighting a need for further development before the Premier League season begins.
Why it matters
As a major football club, Liverpool's pre-season performance and squad management are critical indicators of their competitive prospects for the upcoming season.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Liverpool have won two and lost two of their pre-season matches so far
Football reporter , At Anfield Published 9 minutes ago Liverpool fans lined the streets outside Anfield to welcome Andoni Iraola and his squad for his first home match in charge.
It was a sell-out crowd and there was certainly a sense of excitement around the ground for the start of a new era under a new manager.
But for the second match in a row, Iraola's side threw away a two-goal lead - albeit after he made a string of substitutions - and when it comes to quality squad depth, Liverpool have a problem.
"It was quite similar to the game we played against Leeds ," Iraola told LFC TV after the match.
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