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Angry Andoni Iraola calls out three Liverpool players and points blame for Fenerbahce loss

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola was left frustrated after his side suffered a Champions League loss to Fenerbahce, pointing the finger at three players.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 7:51 AM
Angry Andoni Iraola calls out three Liverpool players and points blame for Fenerbahce loss
Key Things to Know
  • Andoni Iraola faulted Trey Nyoni, Jeremy Jacquet, and Alexis Mac Allister for Fenerbahce's winning goal.
  • Liverpool suffered a 3-2 Champions League defeat against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.
  • Vedat Muriqi scored the winning header, with Mason Greenwood and Archie Brown netting Fenerbahce's other goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola singled out Trey Nyoni, Jeremy Jacquet, and Alexis Mac Allister for their defending during Fenerbahce's winning goal in a 3-2 Champions League defeat in Istanbul. Liverpool led twice courtesy of goals from Nyoni and Alexander Isak, but Fenerbahce fought back with strikes from Mason Greenwood, Archie Brown, and a decisive Vedat Muriqi header.

Iraola expressed frustration that Liverpool conceded all three goals from set-piece situations, specifically noting that Muriqi outjumped three defenders for the winner. The manager defended making five changes to his lineup following a recent defeat to Arsenal, citing squad rotation demands ahead of their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.

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