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Andoni Iraola might have to leave out three players when Liverpool face Man City

Liverpool are hoping to welcome back two players from injury during the international break

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 4:00 AM
Andoni Iraola might have to leave out three players when Liverpool face Man City
Key Things to Know
  • Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa are scheduled to return to group training during the international break.
  • Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola may need to omit senior players against Manchester City on October 11, 2026.
  • Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa were previously excluded from Liverpool's 25-man Champions League squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola faces squad selection decisions ahead of the Premier League match against Manchester City on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The Reds are hoping to welcome Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa back to group training during the international break following injuries. Their returns would increase competition for places in the 20-man domestic matchday squad.

Iraola has used 25 different players across his first seven games, with 21 earning playing time. Wataru Endo was recently dropped from the squad against AFC Bournemouth, while Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Vitezslav Jaros remain long-term absentees.

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