Andoni Iraola: Liverpool have 'things to improve' after win in final pre-season friendly

Cody Gakpo and debutant Jeremy Jacquet netted in the first half to give the Reds in front of the home supporters at Anfield.

Liverpool came into the contest on the back of conceding 3 goals against Monaco and four goals against Leeds in their previous pre-season encounters, with Premier League opener against Newcastle coming up on Sunday.

Speaking on LFC TV, Iraola said: "We needed this feeling of finishing with a clean sheet and winning the game. Still, the first half has been better than the second but at least we kept our organisation and our composure.

"We found a way to finish with a clean sheet. I think we needed this feeling before we started. I think we are better than we were last week. I hope next week we are better than we were today.

"You can say the first half is still better than the second half, but today a lot of players played 90 minutes and they finished with no cramps.

"I think it's an improvement, but still, especially in the second half, we need to be better."

The Spanish mentor added: "We need every player, every time, every minute, every action and that's the commitment. I'm very happy with the attitude of the players. They are training really well.

"I am asking them to do things that are a little bit different, especially without the ball and I think they are trying to get it.

"We are not perfect. We have things to improve, but I'm very happy with their attitude, their willingness to be on the same page and we will get there."

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