Iraola calls on Liverpool to maintain their intensity in order to make final preparations for the new season.

With the 2026/27 Premier League season about to kick off, all the teams are ready for the final sprint, while Liverpool will face Como from Serie A in their last friendly match.

In the previous round of friendly matches, Liverpool took the lead with goals from Isak and Wirtz, but then conceded three goals in quick succession, ultimately losing 2-3 to Monaco.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said, "This will be a very good and important test for us as we make our final preparations for the new Premier League season. Although the result of the last game was not ideal, the game against Monaco brought a lot of positives and taught me and the coaching staff a lot."

“I was particularly pleased with the performance in the first 30 minutes of the first half. It was great to see Isak score and show such good form. I saw a lot of positive performances both with and without the ball. The problem we faced was the same as when we played Leeds United in Chicago: we couldn’t maintain that level of intensity. It will take time and a lot of hard work on the training ground to achieve that.”

Andoni Iraola emphasized, "I have spoken many times about the style I hope the team will show on the pitch, including the intensity, attacking intent, and energy we are pursuing. We still have a lot to improve, but I believe the team is moving in the right direction. With the new season about to begin, I expect the team to continue in this direction in the coming days."

"With McAllister returning to the training center, we now have all the players who participated in the World Cup back, which is certainly a great advantage for us. I am very clear about the strength and potential of this team, and what we need to do next is to ensure that the team can consistently leverage these strengths."

In addition, Uruguayan defender Araujo was previously loaned to Liverpool from Barcelona for a season.

Andoni Iraola stated, "This week we also welcomed a new signing, Araujo, who joined the team on loan from Barcelona. We are certainly delighted to bring in such a talented and experienced player. I believe he will quickly integrate into the team and have a positive impact on our squad."

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