Iraola determined to keep Mac Allister and Alisson at Liverpool this season
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has stated his determination to retain key players Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson for the upcoming season, despite transfer speculation linking Mac Allister with Real Madrid and Alisson with Juventus. Iraola, speaking during Liverpool's pre-season tour in Chicago, acknowledged that Mac Allister may not be fully fit for the Premier League opener against Newcastle due to a post-World Cup holiday, but insisted the 27-year-old is part of his plans. The coach also confirmed Alisson will remain at the club, highlighting his leadership role. Liverpool faces squad depth issues with long-term injuries to Hugo Ekitiké and Conor Bradley, both out for months, and Iraola admitted the defensive line is 'very thin,' potentially forcing the club into the transfer market. The team has a young squad on the US tour, with senior players like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson set to begin pre-season later on Merseyside.
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