Andoni Iraola was left frustrated by Fulham, but the Liverpool head coach still holds an impressive Premier League record despite the disappointing draw at Anfield
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Andoni Iraola remains unbeaten since the turn of the calendar year after Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham on Saturday, with his Reds side struggling to create chances.
The home supporters inside Anfield were audibly frustrated as the likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz drew a blank. Kostas Tsimikas was hooked at half-time and replaced by Milos Kerkez.
The last time Iraola lost a game was at the start of January with Bournemouth. The Cherries went down at home to Arsenal on that occasion, who would go on to become Premier League champions under Mikel Arteta.
Next weekend, Iraola will return to the south coast for the first time since leaving. Liverpool faces Bournemouth in its final match before the international break, with a Carabao Cup tie against Spurs to come before then.
Despite the point against Fulham preserving his unbeaten run, Iroala was not pleased with the outcome, even though his side improved after the half-time break.
"When you draw, especially at home, you can't be happy," he said.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
"Today we lacked a bit of freshness and we did not do enough offensively to make the difference.
"We have been good enough to keep the clean sheet. It was slightly better in the second half. In the first half we started the game slow, we lacked energy and it was not enough, we have to be offensively better.
"It is less than three days, 60 hours, [since they played Atletico Madrid in the Champions League] and a lot of players had to adapt.
"Most of the changes were for physical reasons because the players were tired, but that is the season and in less than three days we will be here against Spurs [in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday].
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"We have to adapt and find ways to win."
Liverpool.com says: Iraola has a number of problems to solve at Anfield. His midfield wasn't right here, and his forward line didn't get the service as a result.
There is no reason to be overly worried about Isak and Wirtz if they can be given the ball in the right areas. Here, and on other occasions so far this season, though, that hasn't been the case.