Andoni Iraola’s first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the second week in a row.
Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz put the Reds ahead, but like against Leeds last week in Chicago — when Liverpool were two goals up but lost 4-2 — they were unable to preserve their lead.
Aleksandr Golovin’s penalty and Mika Biereth got Monaco back on level terms, before Paris Brunner headed in a late winner.
Iraola made 11 changes to his side in the second half and gave a first Liverpool appearance to new signing Victor Munoz.
“I think (this was) quite similar to the game we played against Leeds,” said 44-year-old Spaniard Iraola.
“I think we played really good (in the) first half, especially the first 30 minutes, but right now probably we don’t have much more
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