5 things we learnt from Liverpool's pre-season 2026/27 tour

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Now that Andoni Iraola's first pre-season tour as Liverpool head coach has come to an end, it is time to take a look at the winners and losers in the squad. With Newcastle looming on Sunday now is the time in the transfer window for Iraola to decide who he wants in his squad next season.

The 20-year-old picked up one goal during pre-season but it was not his output that caught the eyes of Liverpool fans, his relentless work rate and pace during the press was a real eye-catcher. It seems like a perfect match for what Iraola wants from his attackers, being able to work hard off the ball and put the opposition defenders under pressure.A player I am sure many Liverpool fans were expecting to go back out on loan this season, Koumas has put his name in contention to feature for the Reds this season.

Opportunity missed for Harvey ElliottLiverpool FC v Como Calcio : Pre-Season Friendly | Nick Taylor/GettyImagesSomeone who needed a massive pre-season was definitely Harvey Elliott, the midfielder experiencing a horrible season last year thanks to circumstances he could not control. Iraola also did not include the scouser in any of the three matches after the America tour, another sign that the midfielder may not be sticking around for the new season.A fantastic servant to Liverpool, winning every trophy possible with his boyhood club, Jones can board that plane to Milan with his head held high, knowing that he had done everything he could for his team.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow