Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Iraola Focuses on Results After Liverpool Transfer Window Closes
Liverpool have not won their first two Premier League games this season.
They drew 2-2 with Newcastle United and then drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest.
Their manager, Andoni Iraola, says the transfer window is now closed, so the team can concentrate on playing.
Liverpool will next play Ipswich Town.
The club recently signed Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcola is training well, but he did not play many preseason minutes.
Iraola is also happy that Cody Gakpo stayed with the team.
Some injured players may return soon, but others will be unavailable for longer.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola wants his team to secure its first Premier League win against Ipswich Town.
Liverpool opened the season with 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.
New signing Bradley Barcola is settling in, but his lack of preseason minutes may delay his integration.
Iraola welcomed Cody Gakpo staying at Liverpool and said the club rejected deals that failed its sporting or financial criteria.
Joe Gomez could return to training next week, while Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike face longer injury absences.
- Who
- Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola, his squad, and promoted Ipswich Town.
- What
- Liverpool are seeking their first Premier League win after two opening draws, while adjusting to a finalized squad and injuries.
- When
- Liverpool are scheduled to play Ipswich Town on Friday; Joe Gomez may resume training next week.
- Where
- The upcoming match is at Ipswich Town; Liverpool's previous home draw was at Anfield.
- Why
- Iraola wants the team to focus fully on performances now that the transfer window has closed.
- Liverpool's start
- Two 2-2 draws: against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.
- Next opponent
- Promoted Ipswich Town.
- New signing
- Bradley Barcola arrived from Paris Saint-Germain this week.
- Cody Gakpo
- Iraola said he was pleased to retain the Netherlands forward.
- Potential return
- Joe Gomez is expected to return to training next week.
- Other injury updates
- Giovanni Leoni could rejoin during the international break, while Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike face longer absences.
- Transfer strategy
- Liverpool declined other options that did not meet sporting or economic criteria.