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Jamie Carragher has noticed one trend which ‘bodes well’ for Liverpool under Andoni Iraola

Jamie Carragher has noticed one trait under Andoni Iraola which ‘bodes well’ for Liverpool going forward, even if he feels there is ‘something still missing’ from the Reds. The Basque was in danger of suffering a second successive home defeat…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:42 AM
Jamie Carragher has noticed one trend which ‘bodes well’ for Liverpool under Andoni Iraola
Key Things to Know
  • Jamie Carragher noted Liverpool's recurring ability to fight back from behind under Andoni Iraola bodes well for team character.
  • Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Villarreal 4-3 on Tuesday night.
  • Liverpool has recovered from behind to win or draw five times in 11 matches this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jamie Carragher highlighted Liverpool's growing resilience under manager Andoni Iraola, noting that their recurring ability to recover from losing positions bodes well for the club's character. His comments followed Liverpool's 4-3 comeback victory against Villarreal, in which they overturned an early 2-0 deficit. The result marked the fifth time in 11 games across the campaign that the team recovered to either win or draw after falling behind.

Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo, Carragher noted that while the squad's fighting spirit is encouraging, Iraola's side is still searching for a balanced, complete performance. The Empire of the Kop writer agreed with Carragher's assessment, cautioning that falling behind repeatedly could prove costly in upcoming matches against Brighton and Arsenal.

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