Iraola admits he ‘didn’t want’ Bournemouth draw in EFL Cup quarter-finals
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15-second readLiverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted he didn't want to face Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after being drawn against his former club. Iraola left Bournemouth for Liverpool in the summer and recently won 1-0 against them. He expressed his sentiment before the draw, stating he didn't want to face Bournemouth again so soon.
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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted he didn't want to face Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after being drawn against his former club. Iraola left Bournemouth for Liverpool in the summer and recently won 1-0 against them. He expressed his sentiment before the draw, stating he didn't want to face Bournemouth again so soon. The draw took place after Liverpool edged Chelsea on penalties.
Iraola acknowledged that facing Bournemouth will be special because they know him well and are currently playing well. He accepted the draw, saying 'it is what it is.' Iraola emphasized that his team needs to earn the right to reach the semi-finals by performing well at home.
Iraola reflected on Liverpool's journey in the cup competition, noting that they haven't been lucky with the draws but managed to advance through a penalty shoot-out. He expressed satisfaction with the team's effort and the reward of reaching the quarter-finals.
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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has admitted he did not want to face former club Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Iraola will face his old side in the last eight after Wednesday’s quarter-final draw. Liverpool edged Chelsea on penalties to reach the last eight, with Bournemouth beating Aston Villa 3-0 to maintain their good form. The Spaniard left Bournemouth for Liverpool in the summer, and won 1-0 on his first return to the south coast last month. Speaking after the win over Chelsea, he admitted he did not want another reunion with the Cherries so soon. “I was talking before the draw and said ‘The only team that I don’t want is Bournemouth’,” he said.
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