Liverpool Morning Round-Up, Tuesday 13th October 2026: Iraola Faces Fresh Injury Worries Ahead of LASK Trip
Andoni Iraola is bracing for a tricky period after two more players were ruled out, which could force a debut for a new face when Liverpool travel to LASK on Wednesday (Liverpool Echo). The head coach has also made a major change to training in preparation for Champions League fixtures (This Is Anfield). Amid the squad issues, Bradley Barcola has been tipped to find form and help unlock teammates, with Iraola facing what's been described as a "big challenge" in the coming weeks (Liverpool.com).
Florian Wirtz remains a hot topic after Jamie Carragher doubled down on his call for the German to be dropped, sparking debate among Liverpool Echo's writers (Liverpool Echo). Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Steven Gerrard have also given their verdict on Wirtz following weeks of criticism from pundits (Liverpool.com). Elsewhere, John Aldridge has used his Echo column to argue that Liverpool's big-money signings need to start delivering more (Liverpool Echo).
On the transfer front, Liverpool are reported to be closing in on an agreement involving Rio Ngumoha, while also being linked with a possible $112 million deal elsewhere (Liverpool.com). A separate report also touches on a Ngumoha contract claim, alongside comments calling out Ryan Gravenberch's "stupidity" as the club looks to bounce back from their defeat to Manchester City (Liverpool Echo).
In the wider Premier League picture, Steven Gerrard has suggested the division's "worst nightmare" could come true with Manchester City, amid ongoing questions over the club's case (Liverpool.com). A Liverpool.com piece also argues City's Anfield win has highlighted a farcical situation, questioning why Liverpool appear to be first to face punishment (Liverpool.com).
On the pitch for the academy, young centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe struck a dramatic 100th-minute equaliser for Levante in a chaotic La Liga clash against Sevilla, despite earlier gifting a goal away (Liverpool.com).
Liverpool fans eager for Wednesday's trip to LASK will be watching team news closely, with Iraola expected to make changes due to the fresh absences (Liverpool Echo).
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