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One scary stat proves just how undercooked Liverpool's attacking options are against Man City
One scary stat proves just how undercooked Liverpool's attacking options are against Man City
Steven Gerrard names the best player in the current Liverpool squad and declares Jeremy Jacquet 'love'
Steven Gerrard names the best player in the current Liverpool squad and declares Jeremy Jacquet 'love'
Bradley Barcola has just told Andoni Iraola exactly where he wants to play for Liverpool v Man City
Bradley Barcola has just told Andoni Iraola exactly where he wants to play for Liverpool v Man City
Andoni Iraola admits he has been playing one Liverpool player out of position for weeks now
Andoni Iraola admits he has been playing one Liverpool player out of position for weeks now
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Iraola confirms Araujo is fine after international travels
While the international break brought trouble for Isak and Gakpo – and further worry over Jacquet – there was also some concern for Liverpool’s South American players, who, as ever, travelled great distances.
Araujo’s Uruguay played in Japan, South Korea and India over the past three weeks, racking up plenty of air miles along the way.
Araujo did not play at all against India on Tuesday, but Iraola has now confirmed that the defender was simply rested, and is looking fine ahead of Sunday’s match.
“I think in terms of travels and this, Ronald has played in Japan, Korea, India, but he’s in a good place,” said the Spaniard. “I think he has rested, he didn’t play the last game, so I think it’s good for us.
“Alexis [Mac Allister] also was the last one to play, has come in a good place and obviously having all the options, especially in the back line, gives me options. We can go different ways, but at least we want to have those problems. When you have options you can take decisions.”