3 reasons you can’t miss Andoni Iraola’s Pre Manchester City press conference and how to stream it live

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Ahead of Sunday’s monumental clash with Manchester City at Anfield, Andoni Iraola will step up to the microphone at the AXA Training Centre for his first pre-match press conference in three weeks.For Liverpool fans, it feels like an eternity since the Reds last kicked a ball and the backdrop to this weekend couldn't be more huge.Between a grueling international break that left key men limping back to Kirkby, the massive financial guilty verdict handed down to Sunday’s opponents, and emotional hints about Virgil van Dijk’s future, Iraola’s briefing is set to be a blockbuster.Friday’s briefing is set to unleash massive talking points ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Manchester City.Here are the three pivotal questions hanging over Iraola’s head and why every Liverpool fan needs to be watching closely.1. However, his momentum was abruptly halted during Sweden’s 2-1 Nations League victory over Romania, forcing him to withdraw from international duty early with a thigh injury.To make matters worse, Cody Gakpo who has been an integral outlet in Iraola's attack lasted just 17 minutes for the Netherlands against Serbia.

Summer signing Jeremy Jacquet who has formed a formidable, unbeaten partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk in central defence missed France’s 4-1 win over Belgium on Monday night after suffering a strain to his left hamstring.With Isak and Gakpo facing races against time, the immediate question on every Liverpool fan’s mind is who leads the line against City’s backline.Could we genuinely see Bradley Barcola and academy star Lewis Koumas paired in attack?With long-term absentees Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley still ruled out, Federico Chiesa yet to feature due to a lingering back injury, and young defender Giovanni Leoni only just edging back into full training following a year-long ACL recovery, Iraola’s attacking depth is being tested to its limit.2. The City financial verdict: A storm cloud over SundayWhile Iraola will attempt to keep the focus strictly on football, the elephant in the room on Friday will be Manchester City’s off-field turmoil.

All four clubs served legal notices reserving the right to seek compensation if City were found guilty, with potential payouts estimated between £100 million and £200 million per club.Should City face points deductions, titles being stripped, or even league expulsion, the record books could look very different potentially handing Liverpool the 2013/14 Premier League title retroactively.Journalists in the press room will undoubtedly press Iraola for his stance on financial fair play and whether the ongoing saga casts a shadow over Sunday’s fixture. As Liverpool have shown in their unbeaten opening stretch, this squad possesses a grit and adaptability that fans have quickly taken to.How to Watch: Andoni Iraola’s Pre-Manchester City Press ConferenceLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola will address the media live from the AXA Training Centre to preview Sunday's blockbuster Premier League showdown against Manchester City at Anfield.Date: Friday, October 9, 2026Start Time: 1:30 PM BSTLiverpool FCWhere to Watch / Stream: Live stream available via LFCTV GO and official Liverpool FC digital channels (YouTube, Facebook, and LiverpoolFC.com).You can watch Iraola’s pre-match press conference live from the AXA Training Centre at 1:30pm BST on Friday.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow