Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried?
BBC Sport's Aadam Patel reports on the latest from the Liverpool tour of the United States.
Andoni Iraola's assessment of Liverpool's summer campaign thus far was critical, but also hopeful. Despite a losing scoreline in their US friendly against Leeds, Iraola found value in the experience gained. He admitted the team was 'thin' at the back, citing the departures of Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate as contributing factors.
This thinness was exposed when Liverpool conceded six goals over three matches in the USA, with four of those coming from Leeds in a 25-minute second-half period. The defensive line changes throughout the game highlighted the team's lack of depth. The only seasoned starter among the five defenders named was Kerkez, underscoring the need for reinforcements.
The article also noted the need for players who can step into both centre-back and right-back positions, with Szoboszlai expressing willingness to do so. Iraola's message was clear: Liverpool must strengthen their defense, especially as Virgil van Dijk will need a reliable partner for the upcoming Premier League season.
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