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Start diving, Iraola tells Isak after Liverpool denied penalty against Arsenal

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola revealed after the team's 1-0 loss to Arsenal that he plans to instruct striker Alexander Isak to dive in order to earn penalties. During the match at Anfield, Isak failed to go down when his jersey was clearly pulled by Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber. Iraola expressed frustration with Isak's reluctance to dive, stating that if he does so, the penalty would almost always be awarded.

Iraola emphasized that while he believes diving should not be necessary, it is the reality of the game. He concluded by confirming his intention to tell Isak to start diving during future matches.

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