Liverpool weigh LASK changes after Manchester City defeat
Liverpool's 3-0 collapse against Manchester City exposed squad flaws, making Julian Ward's return vital with a major rebuild and several contract issues looming.
Debate grows over whether Liverpool should drop Florian Wirtz after Carragher doubled down on his criticism of the underperforming midfielder.
UEFA have appointed card-heavy Tobias Stieler for LASK v Liverpool. The German has shown 24 yellow cards in five games, with Liverpool players booked and one sent off in past matches he has handled.
John Aldridge says Liverpool's big-money signings must deliver more, or the club may need to follow a different recruitment model.
Liverpool's focus turns to Rio Ngumoha's contract and criticism of Ryan Gravenberch after the defeat to Manchester City.
A predicted Liverpool XI for LASK has Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Koumas starting, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak doubts after the 3-0 loss to Manchester City.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are tracking Florian Wirtz, but Liverpool are not looking to sell the midfielder despite his poor form.
Romano says Liverpool were keen on Endrick but made no bid as Real Madrid shut the door. Liverpool are also finalising Rio Ngumoha's new contract despite Arsenal and Bayern Munich interest.
Liverpool may hand out a debut against LASK after two more players are ruled out, forcing Iraola into changes before the Champions League trip.
Steven Gerrard said Liverpool were 'fantastic' for an hour in the 3-0 loss to Manchester City, but now backs City, not Arsenal, to win the title.
Liverpool are monitoring Fulham's 19-year-old Josh King after his strong rise in midfield. The teenager has two Premier League goals this season and fits the No 10 role in Iraola's system.
Liverpool are interested in Jules Kounde, but any £60m move may hinge on whether they sign Ronald Araujo permanently. Jeremie Frimpong's struggles have intensified their right-back search.
Liverpool retain strong interest in Porto winger William Gomes, whose new €100m release clause has followed comparisons to Mohamed Salah as a potential long-term successor.
Liverpool see 17-year-old Erik Farkas as a No 10 for the future after tying him to a first professional deal.
Liverpool have agreed a two-year deal for 15-year-old goalkeeper Matthew Jeffries, adding another English prospect to their academy plans.
Carragher criticised Iraola and Liverpool's bench after Gravenberch's red card, saying a 75-second delay in readying Trey Nyoni left Liverpool exposed before Haaland scored.
Mohamed Salah has 10 goal contributions in seven league games for Trabzonspor, a Turkish record, while Liverpool continue to miss his attacking spark after his exit.
Arsenal are tracking Rio Ngumoha, but Liverpool are pushing to keep the 18-year-old winger, who is keen to stay after Virgil van Dijk called him a 'special talent'.
