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Iraola says Liverpool are 'too honest' after two consecutive defeats
November 6, 2026 at 04:55 PM
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4 reports · 3 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 3 hours
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said his team are "too honest" about refereeing decisions and that they must correct mistakes after two consecutive defeats.
- Iraola said Liverpool are "quite an honest group — sometimes too honest" when asked whether his side are being refereed fairly.
- He said he does not want to talk much about referees after Arsenal's Jurriën Timber was not penalised for pulling back Alexander Isak at Anfield.
- Liverpool have lost two consecutive matches for the first time under Iraola, falling 1-0 to Arsenal and 3-2 to Fenerbahce.
- Ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Crystal Palace, Iraola said Liverpool must correct conceding goals from set plays.
- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce is hard to accept, calling the defensive performance unsustainable.
- Iraola said he understands Liverpool fans' frustration over inconsistent results and insisted the team is not as bad as it looks.
- Iraola expressed his delight at Rio Ngumoha's call-up to the England squad ahead of Sunday's match at Crystal Palace.
- Iraola said the only fitness doubt for the Crystal Palace match concerns Ryan Gravenberch.



