According to Iraola, Liverpool's forwards need to improve their pressing to make the team's system work. The head coach believes that the problems started further forward, with the pressing of Liverpool's expensively assembled attack being a key issue. Iraola stated that it's not just a matter of the midfielders, but rather the forwards need to do their job well for the defenders and midfielders to look good.
Iraola's comments come as Liverpool prepare to face Tottenham in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday. The head coach is unlikely to field the same frontline of Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, and Víctor Muñoz, with Trey Nyoni pressing for a start in midfield. Georgi Mamardashvili will replace Alisson in goal, making his first appearance of the season.
Iraola highlighted the importance of recovering the ball high up the pitch, stating that it makes the offensive side a lot easier and creates more situations to attack in one-v-one. He believes that Liverpool need to improve their pressing to achieve this, and that the forwards need to give more to make the system work.