Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola discussed the scrutiny surrounding Bradley Barcola following his Champions League hat-trick against Austrian champions LASK. Barcola, who joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for £123 million, had an underwhelming start but exploded with three goals in a 6-3 victory. Iraola emphasized that football involves constant judgment, and players must cope with it. He also noted Barcola's adaptation has been hindered by injuries, affecting team cohesion. Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, and Dominik Szoboszlai are doubtful for the upcoming match against Brentford due to international duty injuries. Additionally, center-back Giovanni Leoni's return from a severe knee injury, including an ACL tear suffered last September, has been further delayed, now expected during the next international break.
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