Iraola Urges Liverpool Forwards to Ease Pressure on Midfield

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has urged his forwards to do more to protect the team behind them as scrutiny grows around the midfield.

Forward line asked to share defensive burden

Iraola’s message affects Liverpool’s attacking players, who have been told they must offer greater support when the side is without the ball rather than leaving the midfield unit exposed.

• Liverpool’s midfield has faced criticism.
• Iraola wants more work from the forward line to ease that pressure.
• The focus now shifts to whether Liverpool’s attackers respond with a stronger defensive contribution in the next match.