Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed satisfaction with the club's summer activity despite a quiet window in specific areas. Iraola confirmed Bradley Barcola is available for selection after training with the squad, following the club's £123m capture from Paris St-Germain. Liverpool opted against reinforcing right-back and central midfield, a decision Iraola defended, stating the existing squad possesses sufficient quality. The manager emphasized his role is to "develop" the players already at Anfield.

Iraola discussed the retention of Cody Gakpo, rejecting an £80m bid from Manchester City, and praised the centre-back signing of Jeremy Jacquet. With Curtis Jones departing for Inter Milan, Iraola now has a competitive midfield group featuring Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Wataru Endo. He remains focused on finding the right combinations early in the season.

The Spaniard admitted Liverpool lacked depth in early games due to injuries but reiterated his happiness with the business done. He stressed that success depends on coaching and decision-making. With the team yet to win under his tenure, Iraola knows a victory at Ipswich Town is crucial to settle growing nerves and provide more comfortable positioning in the Premier League table.