Andoni Iraola says August transfer uncertainty makes team-building difficult

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·1 August 2026

Andoni Iraola says August transfer uncertainty makes team-building difficult

New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says the transfer window has made this period especially hard to manage, with only weeks until the Premier League starts.

According to L'Équipe, the Spaniard argued it is hard to build a competitive side in August when so many unknowns persist.

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He pointed to potential ins and outs that could still affect the squad.

The resulting instability complicates planning for clubs as they shape their teams.

With the window ongoing and the season approaching, preparation has to account for possible late changes.

Source: L'Équipe

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