What Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola attempted in the victory at Anfield was fascinating, bold and crucially, it worked.

Dharnish Iqbal argues that Liverpool's victory over Brighton at Anfield showed manager Andoni Iraola's tactical influence taking shape. According to the writer, Liverpool demonstrated an aggressive, high-pressing approach using full-backs Ronald Araujo and Milos Kerkez to disrupt Brighton's build-up play, transitioning rapidly from defense into dangerous attacks.
The writer notes that key attacking signings Bradley Barcola, Alexander Isak, and Florian Wirtz all contributed decisively during the match. Barcola dispossessed Olivier Boscagli to assist an Isak goal, while a shot from Wirtz resulted in a Pascal Gross own goal, highlighting growing synergy under Iraola.
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