Andoni Iraola has hinted that he may look to Bradley Barcola to act as an auxiliary striker in the absence of Alexander Isak. The Sweden international was missing from the club’s training sessions in the lead-up to the Reds’ impending…

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has hinted he may deploy Bradley Barcola as a central striker for the upcoming match against Manchester City. With Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo confirmed unavailable, Iraola highlighted Barcola's tactical versatility across the forward line during his pre-match press conference.
Liverpool face severe attacking shortages, with Hugo Ekitike also sidelined due to injury. The writer from The Empire of The Kop argues that playing Barcola centrally is a risk given his historical preference for the wing, though options remain limited.
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