Andoni Iraola backs Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola amid mounting criticism of Liverpool's big-money stars

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has “100 per cent” trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after the two £100 million-plus signings came in for criticism. The spotlight on the pair has intensified due to injuries to Liverpool's three leading goalscorers this season. Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai are all sidelined, leaving a small squad looking to its remaining big-name signings to produce a spark.