Liverpool are in a comfortable position in the Premier League. After defeating Crystal Palace 3-1, the Reds have jumped up one place to fourth place in the League table. Although they’re not in the top five of the UEFA Champions League table, the Reds are still in a respectable 8th place in the 2026-27 League table, with a hard-fought victory against Spanish club Villarreal. However, Head coach Andoni Iraola is in no mood for any compromise. He wants further reinforcements for the squad. As per info from LFC insider Wilson Cox, the management at Anfield are looking out for wingers. Left-footed wingers, to be precise.
#LFC 🔴 🚨 Liverpool are looking at Left Footed wingers for 2027. Andoni Iraola has requested technical wingers and a technical right back for the future windows.
— Wilson Cox LFC (@WilsonCoxLFC) November 8, 2026
But why do the Reds need a left-footed winger? The Merseyside-based club already has players like Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha who add immense value to an already impressive squad. However, there is a catch: none of them are left-footed. That is why the Reds are looking for a left-footed winger who can transform the team for the better ahead of the upcoming season.
But why does Andoni Iraola require a left-footed winger specifically? As a coach, Andoni Iraola needs players who are capable of playing on both sides of the flanks, whether it’s left or right. Apart from that, he wants to be versatile and capable of playing in any position instead of being restricted to just one side. He wants to have players who can attack space from different starting spots or deliver crosses/ shots from the opposite side, which makes the Reds unpredictable and tougher for the other side to track.
Another reason behind the Reds looking out for a left-footed winger is that Iraola needs someone who can create bigger chances for a goal and be better against low blocks, like Lamine Yamal, for example, as shown in this video.
If Liverpool want to create more big chances & be better against low blocks they need to get someone who can play that pass. Better full backs, control in midfield will all help but this is massive. A left footer very soon please. #LFC https://t.co/kTWMPBnmST
— Asim (@asim_lfc) November 8, 2026
This is why Liverpool needs a left-footed winger as soon as possible. In fact, some of them are already on their wishlist; for instance, Antonio Nusa, who currently plays for RB Leipzig. However, it will be tough as Leipzig don’t want to release him until the end of the 2026-27 season. Apart from Nusa, the Reds are also monitoring the performances of players like Estevao [who currently plays for Chelsea]. He has become their first choice as a left-footed winger after their plans to bring Michael Olise were spoiled by Bayern Munich. Liverpool had won the Premier League in the 2024-25 season, but slipped down to 5th place in the next season. The Reds want to bounce back, and this is why they need the right men for the right job.
