Iraola reveals if Liverpool new star Barcola is read to make debut against Ipswich

Andoni Iraola revealed that Bradley Barcola could make his Liverpool debut against Ipswich Town on Friday.

The winger joined the club from Paris St. Germain for a deal worth over £100 million, including add-ons.

“We are very happy with Bradley,” he said. “He was our priority, let’s say, to sign a very good player in that position.

“He has come with the right mentality. I liked that he wanted Liverpool a lot. He just wanted to come here and I think that is a good first sign and being the player that he is and the things that he has won.

“He has come with the willingness to help us. I am very happy with him and he trained well with us. If everything goes well in training today, he will definitely be available for tomorrow’s game.”

One transfer that did not go through this summer was that of Cody Gakpo leaving the club. He had been linked with a move to either Tottenham or Manchester City, but has remained a Liverpool player.

“Cody is a very smart player,” Iraola explained. “My relationship with him has been honest since the beginning. He has performed with us very well, in all the pre-season games, in all the games. He scored in the first game, assisted in the next one.

“He was well aware of the situation in the market – we were constantly talking with each other. He has trained very well and I hope we keep him at the same level. He is in a good place, physically and mentally.

“I am glad to keep Cody because he is a valuable player.”