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Iraola's First Anfield Match as Liverpool Manager Ends in Monaco Defeat
Paris Brunner’s late header completed Monaco’s comeback after Liverpool led 2-0 and left the Reds with a pre-season loss at home.
- On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against Monaco in a preseason friendly at Anfield, marking the second consecutive game where the Reds squandered such an advantage.
- Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz established a commanding early advantage with goals in the 16th and 29th minutes, but Monaco responded before halftime through Aleksandr Golovin's penalty and Mika Biereth's equalizer in the 55th minute.
- Paris Brunner secured the win for the visitors with a dramatic header in the 88th minute, spoiling the Anfield home debut of Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
- Following a previous 4-2 loss to Leeds United, Iraola faces defensive concerns as his 11 substitutions disrupted Liverpool's attacking fluency and allowed Monaco to dominate the second half.
- Liverpool will host Como at Anfield on August 16, 2026, for their final preseason fixture, seeking to restore consistency before the new Premier League campaign begins.
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