# Iraola says Liverpool players in 'delicate' spot over demanding schedule

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola described Liverpool's squad as being in a "delicate" situation because of their "demanding" fixture schedule, speaking ahead of the two sides' Premier League meeting. His comments add to the wider debate over player workload and fixture congestion in English football.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/ckgelqlz37w3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:56:12 GMT