Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Iraola Targets Anfield Statement Against Manchester City
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola spoke about his team before its game against Manchester City.
He said the break in the season gave the team time to think about what was going well and what needed work.
He was pleased that the players had welcomed his new ideas.
Iraola wants Liverpool to improve and compete for trophies, but he did not name a target league position.
He said City are strong in attack and Liverpool will need to defend carefully.
He hopes Liverpool can use quick counter-attacks and make the most of its chances.
The match is at Liverpool’s home ground, Anfield.
Iraola said the supporters’ energy could help the team.
Andoni Iraola said Liverpool used the international break to review its performances and work on areas for improvement.
He praised the players’ attitude and willingness to adapt to his ideas since he joined the club.
Iraola said Liverpool aims to compete for trophies but has not set a specific points or league-position target.
He described Manchester City as a dangerous attacking side and said Liverpool must defend compactly, counter quickly and take its chances.
Ahead of the October 11 match at Anfield, Iraola said the home crowd could give Liverpool an extra push.
- Who
- Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola and his team; their opponent is Manchester City.
- What
- Iraola discussed Liverpool’s season, its preparations and the challenge of playing Manchester City.
- When
- October 11; the article does not specify a year.
- Where
- Anfield, Liverpool.
- Why
- Liverpool are preparing for a major match against Manchester City and hope to use home support to help secure a positive result.
Liverpool’s plan
Manchester City’s threat
How the match may be approached
Liverpool’s plan
Iraola said Liverpool should defend compactly, attack quickly on the counter and make the most of limited chances.
Manchester City’s threat
Iraola described City as strong in attack, with dangerous forwards, and said Liverpool would need to defend their threats.
Home advantage
Liverpool’s plan
Iraola said the Anfield crowd could give Liverpool an extra push and help the team.
Manchester City’s threat
The article gives no view from Manchester City about playing at Anfield.
- Fixture
- Liverpool vs Manchester City
- Date
- October 11; year not specified
- Venue
- Anfield
- Liverpool manager
- Andoni Iraola
- Liverpool form
- Iraola said Liverpool had been unbeaten so far that season.
- Manchester City form
- Iraola said City had won its first five games.
- Liverpool approach
- Stay compact, counter quickly, and take chances, with set pieces also potentially important.