Andoni Iraola acknowledges Liverpool's need to play three games a week but questions if his pressing style can be sustained. He noted some players adapt well to frequent fixtures while others show performance drops, requiring careful management of readiness and rest. The draw against Fulham highlighted a lack of freshness, which Iraola called 'the worst turnaround' under Premier League regulations.

He stressed this congested schedule will recur, especially after the international break with games against Manchester City, LASK Linz, and Brentford within 72 hours. Upcoming fixtures include Arsenal, Fenerbahce, Crystal Palace, and a tough November stretch featuring Club Brugge between Manchester United and Everton matches. Iraola admitted learning which players can handle the load is ongoing, particularly as some lack experience in such demands.

He remains focused on implementing his high-intensity, off-the-ball style, citing pre-season efforts and Alexander Isak's comments on collective hard work. The Fulham game served as the first real test of balancing European exertion with domestic pressure, where fatigue impacted performance despite a Champions League win midweek. Iraola insists the squad is trying to adapt, but maintaining standards amid relentless fixtures remains the great unknown for his tenure.