Liverpool travel to take on Ipswich Town at Portman Road in what has quickly become a must-win game for the Reds.
Andoni Iraola’s side only have two points from as many games at the start of the new Premier League season and will be desperate to get their first win on the board.
Liverpool have been boosted by the arrival of Bradley Barcola, who finally sealed his move to Anfield before deadline day.
And now, ahead of the game against Ipswich, Iraola has indicated that the French international will make his debut.
Bradley Barcola to make Liverpool debut vs Ipswich Town
“We are very happy with Bradley,” said Iraola in his pre-match press conference.
“It was our priority to sign a very very good player in those positions. He has also come with the right mentality. I like that he wanted Liverpool a lot.
He wanted to come here. It’s a good first sign and being the player he is, he has come with the willingness to help us.
“He is playing well for us and if everything goes well in training today, he will definitely be available for us tomorrow.”
When asked if the 24-year-old is ready to start, Iraola opted to keep his cards close to his chest.
"He just wanted to come here and I think that is a good sign." 🙌
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“I see him in a good place,” continued the Spaniard.
“He has trained for us, it’s true he hasn’t had minutes in pre-season. He has been training and it’s a decision we have to make. But we have to consider he hasn’t had minutes in pre-season games.”
Barcola is expected to make his debut as a second-half substitute, with Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak and one of Victor Munoz or Rio Ngumoha expected to start in attack.
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