Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costly

Head coach frustrated by ‘tired’ performance Monaco come from two down to win at Anfield Andoni Iraola told his new Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly. The former Bournemouth coach last managed a game at Anfield almost exactly a year ago in the memorable opener to the 2025-26 Premier League season, a game the Cherries were unfortunate to lose 4-2. Now on his debut in the home dugout, Iraola saw his…