The Liverpool head coach took the rap for Liverpool's broken press in the first half but corrected his mistake to win his first-ever Champions League game

Andoni Iraola has played down fears about an injury to Bradley Barcola, confirming the player came off with “cramps”. The summer signing made his full debut during the 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid but went down holding his left leg just before the hour mark.

Reds legend Gerrard has offered Mac Allister some timely advice amid the player's disappointment at not being offered a new deal, with the player's matchwinning display v Atleti forcing Iraola into an

The winger limped off the pitch in the team’s league phase opener.

Victor Munoz replaced Barcola for the final stages, as Iraola sealed a victory on his UCL debut, and the Spanish coach was quick to calm concerns over his new No.29's fitness. "It

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has allayed fears over long-term injuries to Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo. Gakpo did not feature for Liverpool in their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday evening. Iraola used Rio Ngumoha on the left wing in place of the Netherlands international winger.

Liverpool won their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid but Andoni Iraola's squad is lacking in depth and experience

Just over two months on from Mohamed Salah’s name being formally scrubbed from the Liverpool roster, the club is still wrestling with how the Anfield legend can be replaced. New manager Andoni Iraola is keen to try something different.

Andoni Iraola is delighted with the start Ronald Araujo has made to life at Liverpool, believing the Barcelona loanee is “underrated” as a right-back. Araujo has started the last two games as Liverpool’s right-back, providing significantly more assurance in the role than previous starter Jeremie Frimpong.