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Fenerbahce showed Andoni Iraola that Liverpool they haven’t yet purged defensive problems

TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Familiar concerns reared their heads again for Liverpool in Turkiye as the Reds conceded three preventable goals…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Fenerbahce showed Andoni Iraola that Liverpool they haven’t yet purged defensive problems
Key Things to Know
  • The Liverpool Echo argues Liverpool's defeat against Fenerbahce exposed ongoing defensive frailties and vulnerability from set pieces.
  • Liverpool conceded three set-piece goals, including efforts from Archie Brown and a late winner from Vedat Muriqi.
  • Manager Andoni Iraola admitted Liverpool failed to set the wall properly and defended poorly against Fenerbahce's aerial threat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool suffered a defeat against Fenerbahce after conceding three goals from set pieces, highlighting recurring defensive problems under manager Andoni Iraola. Despite rotating his lineup and taking the lead twice through a Trey Nyoni deflection and an Alexander Isak header, Liverpool failed to hold their advantage as the Turkish hosts fought back.

The Liverpool Echo's Morgan King argues that Liverpool suffered from complacency, vulnerable pressing traps on their right flank, and an ineffective experiment playing Bradley Barcola as a central striker. King notes that teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni emerged as the rare bright spots for the squad.

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