Liverpool's pre-season wobbles are starting to raise eyebrows, according to Sky Sports. For the second successive friendly, Andoni Iraola's side surrendered a two-goal lead — this time against Monaco — having already suffered the same fate a week earlier when Leeds fought back from 2-0 down to win.
While pre-season results are rarely a reliable barometer of what's to come, the repeated pattern of squandering commanding positions will do little to ease concerns over Liverpool's readiness heading into the new campaign. Questions around squad depth and fitness are reportedly among the factors being scrutinised as Iraola looks to fine-tune his side before the competitive action begins.
Liverpool now turn their attention to the Premier League opener at Newcastle, live on Sky Sports on August 23 (kick-off 4:30pm), where far sharper focus will be required if they're to avoid a third collapse in as many matches.