Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he has 100% trust in forwards Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz despite their slow starts to the season. The Reds were soundly beaten by Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday and take on LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday.Liverpool spent around �220m on Wirtz and Barcola but are yet to see much return on their investment.Wirtz has scored five Premier League goals in 15 months with none so far this season and came under criticism from Jamie Carragher earlier this season, while Barcola is yet to find the net for the Reds.Bradley and Florian, theyve had good games, bad games this season but we know their level and we are sure theyll give us good performances, Iraola said.The responsibilities are the same as other senior players in the squad. The performances are exactly the same. Sometimes we have to focus not just on the numbers.I was happy with a lot of things the other day with Bradley. We had good situations, we didnt finish them. But him and Florian are players I trust 100%.Iraola confirmed that key trio Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai all remain injured but are not far from being able to return to the side.We dont have a lot of time to train, we have to prepare with some videos, tactics and the ball outside a little, but we have to prioritise the freshness of the players, he said.Liverpool beat LASK twice in the Europa League three years ago, while the last Austrian team to beat an English opponent in major European competition was Austria Vienna against Arsenal in October 1991.Where to Watch LASK Linz v Liverpool: TV and online streamsLASK Linz v Liverpool kicks off at5:45pm BST (6:45pm local time) on Wednesday, October 14 at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.The match is live onTNT Sportsin the UK and can be streamed via the HBO Max app.If you live outside the UK, click theLINK HEREto find out where to watch it in your region. Topics Bradley Barcola Florian Wirtz Liverpool F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read The Premier League Sack-o-Meter: Who is in danger with six games gone? Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 Steven Gerrard demands Manchester City suffer as Liverpool legend calls for huge punishment over financial breaches Mitch Fretton 13th October, 2026 What do you want us to do? Maresca dismisses criticism of Man Citys Anfield celebrations Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 Champions League Predictions: More misery for Manchester United, Arsenal stroll while Liverpool get much-needed win Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 LASK Linz v Liverpool: Preview, team news, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 Liverpool Champions League fixtures, results, squad and standings 2026/27 Ben Miller 12th October, 2026
