{
  "id": 7738370,
  "title": "Iraola: “I Was Happy for Them”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/iraola-i-was-happy-for-them",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iraola-happy-them-080000679.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round, advancing to the next stage of the competition. Manager Andoni Iraola made 10 changes to the lineup from the previous weekend, with only Ronald Araujo retaining his starting position. The substantial rotation led to several young players being given their debut opportunities, including Trey Nyoni, James McConnell, Lewis Koumas, and Rio Ngumoha. Iraola expressed his happiness for these players, highlighting their energy, willingness to win duels, and contagious enthusiasm for the team. He noted that the subs were tired, emphasizing that their subsituations were a testament to the players' commitment and performance. Lewis Koumas' relentless energy during training sessions inspired his teammates, making them push harder in return. Iraola expressed his optimism that this level of energy will continue throughout the season, particularly for the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth.",
  "summary": "The kids are alright!",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool defeats Tottenham 3-1 in Carabao Cup third round",
    "Manager Andoni Iraola makes 10 changes to lineup",
    "Young players get debuts, Iraola praises their energy and commitment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}