Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has been asked about the condition and match readiness of new signing Bradley Barcola ahead of the club’s Premier League meeting with Ipswich.
Barcola has yet to make his first appearance for the English club since completing a €125m move from Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old winger joined Liverpool as a major addition to the squad, but remains without a debut before the visit to Ipswich.
Iraola addressed the question of Barcola’s current condition in the build-up to the fixture. However, the available report does not include the manager’s full response or give a definitive indication of whether the winger will be involved.
The match will take place on Friday, 4 September, with Ipswich hosting Liverpool in the third round of the Premier League. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 Moscow time.
For Barcola, the fixture represents the next immediate opportunity to begin his Liverpool career. The France international has not yet played for his new side since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €125m.
His absence from Liverpool’s opening matches has made his fitness a central issue before the trip to Ipswich. Iraola’s comments were therefore sought specifically to clarify whether the winger is ready to feature in the third-round game.
No debut has yet been confirmed. The information released ahead of the match establishes that Barcola is still waiting for his first Liverpool appearance, while Iraola has been questioned about his status before Friday’s kick-off.
Liverpool will travel to face Ipswich with Barcola’s availability still the main point of interest surrounding their latest team news. The match is the third-round meeting between the two clubs in this Premier League campaign, and will begin at 22:00 Moscow time on 4 September.
The encounter also marks the next stage of Barcola’s transition following his high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain. Until he is selected, the winger’s Liverpool debut will remain pending.