Four Liverpool stars doing extra training before huge summer under Andoni Iraola

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Liverpool needs to hit the ground running next season under Andoni Iraola and four players who are not at the World Cup are putting in the work ahead of pre-seasonAndoni Iraola during a Bournemouth training session.(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Pre-season is still three weeks away for Liverpool — yet those not involved in the World Cup have already been putting in the hard yards for some time.A new chapter is beginning at Anfield under Andoni Iraola, and those within the squad will surely have taken note when the former Bournemouth boss declared earlier this month that his players were all "like new signings" to him.This summer represents a fresh start for all, giving every player the chance to catch Iraola's eye. This summer represents a pivotal period for Frimpong.Liverpool is scheduled to depart for its United States tour on July 20, and alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, Milos Kerkez and Curtis Jones, Frimpong will be among the most experienced players at Iraola's disposal.Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Nikki Dyer - Liverpool FC via Getty Images)With Conor Bradley still working his way back from the season-ending injury he sustained in a goalless draw with Arsenal in January, the door is open for Frimpong to stake his claim, provided he can demonstrate his suitability at full-back.During his time under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, the former Celtic speedster operated as a wing-back and was a crucial component of the side that clinched an unbeaten Bundesliga title in the 2022/23 season.

At Anfield, however, the debate surrounding his best position had only begun to quieten when injury struck.It is little wonder, therefore, that he has been eager to work with a personal coach ahead of pre-season, ensuring he arrives at the AXA Training Centre in peak condition from the outset.Much the same can be said of Harvey Elliott, who enlisted the services of former Tottenham, Aston Villa and QPR man Scott Chickelday earlier this month to sharpen his shooting, among other aspects of his game.Elliott may well feel that a year of his career was squandered during an unsuccessful loan spell at Villa, where it swiftly became clear, following his transfer deadline day loan deal, that the club had no intention of triggering the $47 million (£35 million) clause requiring 10 first-team appearances.Having failed to break into the first team under Slot at Anfield, despite being a regular fixture under former manager Jurgen Klopp, Elliott now has a second opportunity at his boyhood club and appears firmly intent on grasping it.How the adaptable ex-Fulham youngster performs will be one of the talking points of the US tour under Iraola, who has built a reputation for nurturing young attacking talent such as Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and perhaps most notably Antoine Semenyo.Trey Nyoni has also been dedicating part of his summer break to maintaining his fitness through a training camp in Morocco, ensuring he arrives sharp at the Reds' $66 million (£50 million) training base next month.It is a pivotal summer for Nyoni as he looks to make another significant step towards establishing himself as a first-team regular at Liverpool.With many anticipating Rio Ngumoha to truly emerge as a Liverpool star in the coming campaign, Nyoni will be eager to demonstrate he is not far behind his fellow teenager as the England youth international continues to adapt to senior soccer. The former Leicester City youngster doesn't turn 19 until the end of June.Perhaps the most compelling storyline of the pre-season period among the Liverpool contingent concerns Stefan Bajcetic, who has been making use of the club's facilities throughout June to rebuild his fitness following an injury-ravaged spell.A video captured by Steven Halliwell, who previously documented Mohamed Salah's departure announcement in March, appeared on Bajcetic's social media platforms earlier this month accompanied by the caption: "Back on track".The development sparked excitement amongst supporters who remain convinced the former Celta Vigo prospect still has a future at Liverpool, more than three years after his impressive breakthrough under Jurgen Klopp.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.His composure under pressure and technical ability in defensive midfield flourished during that spell as he appeared set to fulfill his considerable potential, having originally joined the academy setup as a center-back aged 16.Yet the career-defining injury — an adductor tear sustained in a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth in March 2023 — has proved devastating for his Liverpool progression. That match represented his 19th appearance for the Reds, with his total now, over three years later, standing at merely 22.Temporary stints with Red Bull Salzburg and Las Palmas yielded varying outcomes, while Bajcetic has been discreetly grafting away at the AXA Training Centre for some considerable time, attempting to move past a torrid period plagued by persistent fitness problems.Should Iraola find himself without several key personnel during the American tour next month, he will at least have numerous ambitious players eager to demonstrate their credentials for selection.