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Two Liverpool players are giving Andoni Iraola an unexpected headache ahead of Man City

Not every Liverpool player has started the season strongly - but who needs to improve most under Andoni Iraola?

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 AM
Two Liverpool players are giving Andoni Iraola an unexpected headache ahead of Man City
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool Echo writers assess which underperforming Liverpool players are causing selection headaches for manager Andoni Iraola.
  • Ian Doyle identifies Ryan Gravenberch as a major concern due to his struggles adapting to Iraola's defensive demands.
  • Theo Squires notes that Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong must step up amid international injury doubts for Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool Echo writers examine the squad issues facing Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola ahead of a Premier League match against Manchester City. With injuries mounting and an intense schedule of nine games in 29 days approaching, certain squad members are facing scrutiny over their form.

Ian Doyle argues that midfielder Ryan Gravenberch represents the biggest concern after losing his starting spot, while Theo Squires highlights Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong as players who urgently need to step up amid injury doubts for Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremy Jacquet.

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