Monaco spoil Iraola’s Anfield bow, Liverpool surrender two-goal lead for second game running
LONDON, Aug 10 — Andoni Iraola’s first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by...
In a friendly match at Anfield, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Monaco, surrendering a two-goal lead for the second consecutive week. Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz gave the Reds an early advantage, but Monaco equalized through Aleksandr Golovin's penalty and Mika Biereth, before Paris Brunner secured the win with a header in the final minutes.
Iraola implemented 11 changes during the second half, including a debut for new signing Victor Munoz. The Liverpool captain, goalkeeper, and winger all featured for the first time since the World Cup. Iraola acknowledged the team's strong performance in the opening half but acknowledged Monaco's superior display in the second half, stating that his side lacked the endurance to maintain their lead.
The 44-year-old Spaniard noted that while the newly returned players showed energy, they ultimately became fatigued during the match. Liverpool's Premier League campaign commences against Newcastle on August 23.
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