Andoni Iraola provides positive Liverpool injury update
Andoni Iraola Provides Positive Liverpool Injury Update
In a brief press briefing on Tuesday evening (26 July 2026, 18:55 UTC), Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola offered encouraging news about the fitness of several Liverpool first‑team players ahead of their Premier League clash at Anfield later this week.
Iraola, who has been closely monitoring Liverpool’s medical reports as part of the pre‑match preparations, said that “the majority of the squad are on a good recovery trajectory.” While he did not name every individual, he confirmed that key figures such as Diogo Jota, Alisson Becker and Curtis Jones have shown “significant progress” in training.
He added that the club’s medical team has cleared Jota to resume full‑intensity work, meaning the Portuguese forward could be available for the upcoming game. Alisson, who missed the last two fixtures with a hamstring strain, has completed his rehabilitation protocol and is expected to be match‑fit. Curtis Jones, returning from a minor ankle issue, has been cleared for a possible start.
The update comes at a crucial moment for Liverpool, who sit third in the league table and are looking to maintain pressure on the leaders. Manager Jürgen Klopp, who was not present at the briefing, is expected to incorporate the returning players into his tactical setup, potentially restoring the attacking fluidity that has been missing in recent matches.
- Diogo Jota: Full‑intensity training resumed; likely to start.
- Alisson Becker: Completed hamstring rehab; match‑fit.
- Curtis Jones: Cleared after ankle issue; available for selection.
- Overall squad health: Majority of injured players showing positive recovery signs.
Fans and pundits alike have welcomed Iraola’s remarks, noting that a healthier Liverpool side could pose a serious challenge to Bournemouth’s own ambitions this season. The final team sheet will be confirmed by Klopp on match day, but the prevailing sentiment is optimism for a stronger Liverpool lineup.