Andoni Iraola says Bradley Barcola available to make Liverpool debut against Ipswich
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed new signing Bradley Barcola is ready to join the squad for Friday’s Premier League match against Ipswich Town, pending final training assessment.
- Barcola, a France international, transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool for £123 million and has trained three times with the team despite not playing since the World Cup.
- Iraola expressed satisfaction with Liverpool’s squad following recent signings, including Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz, Ronald Araujo, and Barcola, while explaining the club’s decision to reject an £80 million bid from Manchester City for Cody Gakpo.
- The manager emphasized tactical flexibility, stating his wingers, including Gakpo and others, can play on both flanks, addressing concerns about attacking balance.
- Joe Gomez is expected to return to training next week after a muscle injury, and young defender Giovanni Leoni is anticipated to resume training during the upcoming international break following a long-term knee injury.
