Iraola’s Counterattack Crisis | MLS News

Liverpool’s new boss Andoni Iraola is confronting a glaring defensive weakness—his team’s inability to stop counterattacks, a problem that’s plagued them since last season. Rather than rushing to sign a dedicated defensive midfielder, Iraola insists the fix lies in tactical discipline and player mentality, pushing his squad to be more decisive when defending: either shoot or foul to break up danger. He’s eyeing a deeper role for Alexis Mac Allister as a potential solution, aiming to stabilize midfield without sacrificing his front-foot philosophy. The challenge? Balancing attack with defense without changing the core identity of the team. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19946b6e7606a763