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Andoni Iraola hints at Liverpool striker gamble for Man City

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…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 9:55 AM
Andoni Iraola hints at Liverpool striker gamble for Man City
Key Things to Know
  • Andoni Iraola hinted Bradley Barcola could start as an auxiliary central striker against Manchester City.
  • Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo have been ruled out of Sunday's fixture.
  • Hugo Ekitike is also sidelined with an injury, leaving Liverpool without recognized senior strikers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

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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