Iraola says Liverpool have work to do after Monaco comeback

According to The Guardian, Andoni Iraola told his Liverpool players they have work to do after they squandered a two-goal advantage against Monaco and lost 3-2 at Anfield. It was a second successive pre-season friendly defeat for the new head coach, who was left frustrated by what he described as a 'tired' performance.

Iraola was taking charge of a Liverpool side at Anfield for the first time, almost exactly a year after he visited the stadium as Bournemouth manager in a memorable Premier League opener that ended 4-2 to the hosts. The match had a similar open feel, but this time his own team were on the receiving end of a comeback from the visitors.

The manner of the defeat highlighted the defensive issues that Liverpool have yet to resolve. Iraola acknowledged that familiar frailties remain, with his side unable to protect an early lead despite impressing in spells going forward.