Andoni Iraola highlights performance of Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo during pre-season games.
In a strong finish to Liverpool's pre-season schedule, the Merseyside club recorded a 2-0 win over Como at Anfield. Head coach Andoni Iraola was particularly impressed with new signings Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo, who made their debut in impressive fashion.
The game against Como offered valuable closing chapters to Liverpool's pre-season as the team showcased better performance before halftime but struggled a bit in the second half. Overall, Iraola emphasized the importance of finishing with a clean sheet and winning the match.
Organisation and Composure
Iraola highlighted that Liverpool maintained their organization and composure until the final whistle, saying: ‘I think we needed this feeling before we start. Still, the first half has been better than the second, but at least we kept our organisation, our composure and we found a way to finish with a clean sheet, 2-0.’
New Faces
Both Jacquet and Araujo made notable impressions: Jacquet scored in his debut while Araujo added authority. Iraola commented on their performances: ‘Yes, both of them. I think Jeremy played really well. Also Ronald played really well when he came in. When you have two new faces, first game for both, they do so well.’
Finding Fitness
Iraola stressed the need to build fitness levels as players finished 90 minutes without issues: ‘today a lot of players played 90 minutes, 80 minutes and they finished [with] no cramps, apparently nothing major. So, it's keep building these fitness levels.’
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Premier League season start for Liverpool?
Liverpool will begin their Premier League season away at Newcastle United.
Who are the new signings of Liverpool in 2026-27?
Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet joined Liverpool as part of their summer transfers, both impressing during pre-season.