Liverpool can compete despite need for more signings, says Iraola

Aug 21 : Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said on Friday the club still needed reinforcements out wide before the transfer window closes, but backed his squad to be competitive from the start of the season.Liverpool open their Premier League campaign at Newcastle United on Sunday after a close season in which they brought in centre back Jeremy Jacquet and forward Victor Munoz, while defender Ronald Araujo joined on loan.They have lost, however, talisman Mohamed Salah, defenders Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, while midfielder Curtis Jones is also expected to depart. Forward Hugo Ekitike is among several players sidelined by injury.The club have been linked with Paris St Germain forward Bradley Barcola and Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh as they continue to reshape the squad