Andoni Iraola has reacted to Liverpool’s signing of Bradley Barcola and revealed whether the attacker could make his debut against Ipswich Town.
The Frenchman completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday and, having trained with his new teammates, is expected to be available for Friday night’s trip to Portman Road.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday morning, head coach Iraola said: “We are very happy with Bradley. It was our priority, let’s say, to sign a very, very good player in that position.
“I think he has come also with the right mentality. I’ve liked from him that he wanted Liverpool a lot. He just wanted to come here and I think that’s a good first sign.
“Being the player that he is and the things that he has won recently, I think he has come also with the willingness to help us. I’m very happy with him.
“He trained well with us. If everything goes well [in] today’s training also, he will definitely be available for tomorrow, yes.”
Asked whether Bradley Barcola is ready to start, Iraola replied: “It’s a good question, it’s a good question.
“I see him in a good place. He has trained with us in three trainings. It’s true that he hasn’t had minutes in pre-season but he has been training normal with the group. Then it’s a decision we have to make.
“I think he’s in a good place but we also have to consider that he hasn’t had the minutes in the pre-season games.”
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