Barcola in line for Liverpool debut at Ipswich, says Iraola
Bradley Barcola joined Liverpool from PSG for £123m this week. Manager Andoni Iraola said the winger is available for Friday's match at Ipswich if training goes well. Barcola hasn't played since the World Cup but has trained three times with the squad.
Barcola's £123m arrival follows a busy Liverpool window that also brought in Jacquet, Munoz, and Araujo, while the club saw Salah, Robertson, and Konate depart on free transfers and Jones sold to Inter. Liverpool rejected an £80m City bid for Gakpo after failing to land a right-sided winger such as Minteh or Sarr, leaving Iraola to manage a left-heavy attack.
Iraola confirmed Barcola has completed three training sessions but acknowledged the forward lacks match fitness after missing pre-season and all play since the World Cup. The manager said a final decision on starting him at Ipswich depends on Thursday's session. Elsewhere, Gomez is expected back in training next week, and Leoni may resume during the international break.
This signing could reshape Liverpool's attacking identity and raise expectations among supporters during a transitional season marked by high-profile departures. The £