Andoni Iraola has just been given a major lifeline at Liverpool

Liverpool have disappointed their fans in more ways than one this season.

Most people thought that Andoni Iraola being brought in would help turn things around at Anfield, especially after they finished fifth in the Premier League last term.

Arne Slot's underperformance as the Reds' boss resulted in him being relieved of his duties at the end of the 2025-26 campaign and gave Liverpool the chance to have a fresh start.

However, now that we're a few months into the new season, things just haven't been going to plan.

Iraola's men are fourth in England's top flight and find themselves nine points adrift of first-placed Arsenal.

This lack of form has led to questions being asked about the Reds' first-team squad with fans now demanding that new players are brought in during the January window.

With some fans even asking the Reds to seal the future of some of their most important players.

The futures of several Liverpool players are under question at the moment.

Iraola has a handful of first-team members who's contracts are set to expire in June 2027.

And, while some of them such as Virgil van Dijk and Alisson are extremely important, for others, it's looking like it'll be the end of the line.

The same situation is occurring in June 2028 with Alexis Mac Allister among the many players who's deals are going to end.

Before the 2026 World Cup, fans wanted the Argentinian to be moved on but, since Iraola was brought in, he's been their best central midfielder by a country mile.

In fact, his performances have forced fans to change their tune and demand that he's given a new deal but, every update that has emerged about his future have all come to the same conclusion, there's no chance.

However, this latest update from journalist Ismael Mahmoud (who was replying to a tweet which said Steven Gerrard believes the midfielder should be offered a new deal) could be about to change that.

"We will hear good news in the next 10 days I guess," he shared via X.

As mentioned, Mac Allister's contribution to Liverpool's first-team squad this term has been nothing short of impressive.

He's taken to the role of being in a double pivot perfectly and, compared to others such as Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, his ability to win duels has been impeccable.

Mac Allister has also chipped in with a couple of goals and assists here and there which further proves how important he's been.

Getting rid of the 27-year-old now would be terrible as, not only do they not have a replacement lined up but, they also have no midfielders as good as him among their ranks.

Right now, this update from Mahmoud is probably the best news to emerge from L4 for a good while.

Because, right now, the Reds must do everything they can to get back to their best and start challenging for silverware again.