Iraola suggested he would make changes for the Spurs game as he balances the demands of multiple competitions, confirming Giorgi Mamardashvili would start in goal in place of number one Alisson Becker. Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 9, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)Andoni Iraola admitted there would be "ups and downs" for Liverpool as he searches for consistency early in his Anfield reign following a stuttering start to the season.The former Bournemouth boss, who replaced the sacked Arne Slot, oversaw a frustrating 0-0 stalemate against Fulham on Saturday, following morale-boosting wins over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid.Liverpool, already well off the pace in the Premier League, next face goal-shy Tottenham in the third round of the League Cup at Anfield on Tuesday."I understand the frustration the other day (against Fulham) because we were also frustrated," said Iraola."We were coming from two good games, and we were considering, 'OK, it's a step forward'. You switch, it's a step forward, Atletico Madrid... and then it's a step backwards."The performance level is not like the two other days. But this happens in football. We have to accept it in terms of there are goin...
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