Andoni Iraola has World Cup bragging rights as Liverpool leaves Real Madrid and Arsenal behind

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Andoni Iraola can claim some early World Cup bragging rights with his Liverpool players leaving Real Madrid and Arsenal behind so far at the tournament in the US, Canada and MexicoCody Gakpo celebrates after scoring for the Netherlands at the World Cup.(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)Liverpool players have registered 12 goal involvements so far at the World Cup, which is more than any other club, in what should represent a boost for incoming head coach Andoni Iraola.After a campaign of struggles, it would be understandable if some stars saw their confidence knocked. But Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak, in particular, have both impressed for their national teams and should come back in for pre-season with an extra spring in their step.With four goals and eight assists between the seven Liverpool players to have featured at the World Cup so far, the Reds lead the way for attacking impact.Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are both on eight goal involvements.

Wataru Endo, though, was ruled out of the tournament through injury a few hours before it started.Alexander Isak and Virgil van Dijk were both on target for Sweden and the Netherlands at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool will play its first pre-season game around a week after the World Cup concludes. After a tour in the US, it will also face Como and AS Monaco at Anfield."We've analyzed Liverpool a lot — possible weaknesses, the strengths," Iraola said when he was confirmed as Arne Slot's successor."I think we have a very good squad.

But right now, for me the thing is to value especially the players that we have right now in the squad."For me, and I will tell them, [they] are all new signings.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."For me, you are all new signings and I think we have a lot of quality in our squad.