Iraola happy with signings as Barcola set for debut

Barcola will be available for selection for Liverpool’s Premier League game against Ipswich Town on Friday. The Reds opted against strengthening at right-back and in central midfield and Iraola has defended that decision. “Do I want more signings? In the end, the club has decided those signings we have done are the ones that will improve our team, improve the positions,” Iraola said.

“There were other options that we decided not to take for different reasons, sometimes sporting or economical. It didn’t make sense in the market for those moves. But I’ am happy now. I have a lot of quality in the team. Now it is the moment is for me and the players to develop what we have.” A £60 million deal for centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, who arrived this summer, was done in January and, under Iraola, Liverpool have signed winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million and defender Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona.