Liverpool latest: Iraola admits dilemma as Gerrard identifies Wirtz’s biggest issue

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola addressed his tactical selection dilemma following a 6-3 Champions League win against LASK, explaining the stylistic contrast between Jeremie Frimpong and Ronald Araujo at right-back. Frimpong provides attacking width but leaves space defensively, while Araujo offers defensive stability without the overlapping threat, giving Iraola strategic choices during Conor Bradley's injury absence.

Meanwhile, former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard assessed Florian Wirtz's form on the Stick to Football podcast, stating that the midfielder's main issue is a lack of confidence. Despite an assist against LASK, the £116 million signing has yet to score in the 2026/27 campaign, though Gerrard insisted Wirtz possesses the talent to reverse his fortunes.