# Iraola: Liverpool's defensive frailties prove costly again

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said Liverpool still have work to do after familiar defensive errors proved expensive. The result underscores a recurring weakness for Liverpool that opponents are exploiting this season.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/09/andoni-iraola-liverpool-monaco-preseason-friendly-anfield) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:55:02 GMT