Barcola set for Liverpool debut at Ipswich

Ipswich away, and Barcola could debut

Liverpool are at Portman Road on Friday for their third Premier League game, kickoff 21:00 (1). The Reds started with two draws and want a first win (1). Bradley Barcola could make his debut, with a decision on him confirmed (2). Liverpool announced Barcola's signing from PSG (10).

Chiesa and Endo out of the Champions League squad

Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo have been left out of Liverpool's squad for this season's Champions League league phase (8) (12). Big call from Andoni Iraola. Chiesa was left out of the squad sheet submitted by the club (12).

Liverpool host Atlético Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League (fixture). Your team sit 13th after two draws, four points off where fans want to be.

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Eight out on both sides

Liverpool travel with a number of injuries, and Ipswich have their own problems. Eight players are set to miss the game in total (4). Liverpool also saw a triple boost ahead of the trip (4).

Iraola warns about slow starts

Andoni Iraola has warned Liverpool players about the start of games (3). It is a problem all too familiar from Arne Slot's time last season (3). Iraola called the message urgent (3).

Mac Allister linked with Real Madrid

Alexis Mac Allister could leave Liverpool at the end of this season, with Real Madrid named as a possible target for 2027 (13). The Reds are already said to be looking for a replacement (13).

Deadlines left their mark

Transfer deadline day still dominates Liverpool headlines (7). Fans on the Reds Jury feel the window ended with an imperfect squad, though they say what comes next will not be boring (6). Iraola knows the challenge ahead (11). Rio Ngumoha has an agreement reached over his contract, with Ismaila Sarr also linked (5).

Fan-reaktioner

Fans are split on the Champions League squad call, with Chiesa and Endo's omission the main talking point (Chiesa and Endo left out). The fullback situation also has supporters arguing after Jamie Carragher said Liverpool need to buy a right-back rather than wait for Conor Bradley. Some fans disagree and think Bradley deserves a proper shot when he returns. Suso's retirement at 32 also drew a wave of nostalgia from supporters who remember his 21 appearances during the Rodgers era (Suso retires).

Sources

  • 1. przegladsportowy.onet.pl — Ipswich - Liverpool: typy, kursy, transmisja (4.09.2026)
  • 2. liverpool.com — Every Liverpool player available vs Ipswich as Bradley Barcola decision confirmed
  • 3. liverpool.com — Andoni Iraola delivers 'urgent' message to players over familiar Arne Slot issue
  • 4. liverpoolecho.co.uk — 8 players set to miss Ipswich vs Liverpool Premier League clash as Reds see triple boost
  • 5. liverpool.com — Liverpool transfer news as Rio Ngumoha 'agreement' reached amid Ismaila Sarr admission
  • 6. liverpoolecho.co.uk — Liverpool ended transfer window with an imperfect squad - but what comes next won't be boring
  • 7. liverpoolecho.co.uk — Liverpool latest: Andoni Iraola shares feelings after transfer U-turn as star bids club farewell
  • 8. plbold.dk — Stort chok: Liverpool-duo vraget til Champions League
  • 10. ge.globo.com — Ipswich Town x Liverpool na Premier League: onde assistir ao vivo e horário
  • 11. liverpool.com — Andoni Iraola's own transfer question said it all - Liverpool has taken a huge risk
  • 12. espn.com — Chiesa, Endo left out of Liverpool's UCL squad
  • 13. bernabeudigital.com — Resumen del mercado de fichajes del Real Madrid | Jueves 3 de septiembre
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