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Jul 16
45m 51s

"We need more players" Iraola spells out...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to react to Iraola’s first press conference. As the new head coach openly admitted that Liverpool need more signings, there’s a debate over whether the club are already playing catch-up in the transfer window and what kind of backing he will receive.


There’s also discussion around Michael Edwards’ confirmed exit and what it means for Liverpool’s long-term structure under FSG, with questions over whether the club are drifting from the model that once made them so effective in the transfer market.


Plus the guys review how the club’s players have fared at the World Cup, and what it all means heading into the US tour and new season.


Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com


Host: Tony Evans

With: Andy Jones, Simon Hughes & James Pearce

Producers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson


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