Liverpool’s Iraola under Bayern chief’s fire before Brighton test

Liverpool roared back from a two‑goal deficit to clinch a 4‑3 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League, overturning the score within thirty minutes and sparking a dramatic finish that now fuels their Premier League clash with Brighton this afternoon.

The Reds return to domestic action this afternoon, facing high‑flying Brighton in a crunch Premier League showdown. The club have yet to win a Premier League game at Anfield, and the victory against Villarreal was described by the side as gruelling. The story was filed by Sport reporter Abbie Meehan.

Andoni Iraola’s side found themselves 2‑0 down within the first thirty minutes before fighting back to secure the 4‑3 win. The comeback was hailed as a testament to the squad’s resilience after a demanding European night.

Iraola said: “I want to win games. At home, away, we need points, wherever we can get them.” He added that the three home games they have not won are balanced by victories in high‑level fixtures – Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Spurs – showing the team’s quality. He hopes the mid‑week triumph can inject momentum into the upcoming fixture.

Bayern chief targets Wirtz integration

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness told the German newspaper Welt that he was not glad to have missed out on signing Florian Wirtz, insisting the German international would “play much better” for Bayern than at Liverpool. Hoeness claimed Iraola has not taken the time to integrate the winger into his style of play, calling him “one of many” at the Reds.

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Bayern president Herbert Hainer echoed the criticism, saying he almost feels sorry for Wirtz for not reaching the same form in England as he did at Leverkusen. He ruled out any future move, stressing Bayern’s squad is already top‑class and that a transfer is not on the agenda.

Araujo opens up on threats

Ronald Araujo, the 27‑year‑old defender, revealed he received death threats to himself and his family after being sent off at Stamford Bridge while representing Barcelona, prompting a break from football. The threats forced him to step away from the sport at a breaking point.

He told The Times that taking a step back was the best decision he ever made, and that professional help restored his confidence. Araujo now feels good, happy and enjoys football again, saying the Liverpool loan confirmed in the summer was the right move and that his performances show it on the pitch.

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A win against Brighton would give the Reds their first home Premier League points this season and could lift them up the table, providing a much‑needed boost after a night of intense European drama.