# IRAOLA ERA BEGINS! Barcola Target, Szoboszlai Tension & Gomez Blow | Liverpool Transfer News

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Podcast: [Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blood-red-the-liverpool-fc-podcast-1058494)
Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:00+00:00
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Welcome to a Friday edition of the Blood Red podcast from the Liverpool Echo! Host Richard Garnett is back from Lanzarote and is joined by Paul Gorst, who checks in straight from Chicago to give us the inside track on Liverpool's US pre-season tour. In this episode, the lads dissect Andoni Iraola's tactical tweaks, including what the manager's demand for versatile wingers means for Liverpool's ongoing pursuit of PSG's Bradley Barcola. We also discuss how to unlock the true potential of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz this season, the worrying lack of centre-back depth following an injury to Joe Gomez, and Harvey Elliott's fight for a spot in the starting XI. Plus, Paul gives us the ground-level view of the pre-season win over Wrexham, the bizarre on-pitch armband spat between Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai, and why alarm bells might start ringing if Liverpool don't ramp up their transfer business soon. 00:00 - Intro: Richard is back & Paul Gorst updates from Chicago 02:54 - Sponsor Message: Saily eSIM 03:52 - Iraola's press conference: Winger versatility & the Bradley Barcola pursuit 06:42 - Getting the best out of Alexander Isak & Florian Wirtz in the No. 10 role 13:50 - Defensive crisis: Joe Gomez injury exposes lack of centre-back depth 17:09 - Rehab updates and the need for defensive reinforcements 20:22 - Sponsor Message: NordVPN 20:51 - Wrexham match review & tactical takeaways 26:28 - The armband spat: Curtis Jones vs. Dominik Szoboszlai 30:09 - Harvey Elliott's return and his fight for a fresh start 34:13 - Transfer worries: Will Liverpool get their business done in time? 40:24 - Potential outgoings and squad concerns ahead of the new season 42:23 - Looking ahead to open training & the final US friendly against Leeds Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts an…

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