Victor Muñoz aiming to make Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola transfer influence explained

By admin — In News — August 6, 2026

   ​Victor Muñoz won the FIFA World Cup with Spain this summer -Credit:Nicolò Campo, LightRocket via Getty ImagesVictor Muñoz is hoping to make his Liverpool debut in Sunday’s Anfield preseason friendly against AS Monaco as he discussed his choice to shorten his summer break in order to join the Reds ahead of schedule.The 23-year-old was part of Spain’s squad for last month’s FIFA World Cup triumph but didn’t see any action, having been snapped up by Liverpool from Osasuna in a £34.5 million (around $47 million) transfer in June that beat out Newcastle United. The winger arrived at the AXA Training Centre for the first time on Wednesday to begin his preseason preparations – merely two and a half weeks after Spain defeated Argentina to claim the World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium.Manager Andoni Iraola has already stated that fellow World Cup participant Alexis Mac Allister won’t rejoin his teammates until after the Reds’ matchup with Monaco. However, having spent the summer watching from the bench with Spain, Muñoz was eager to dive in and begin work at his new club at the earliest opportunity.Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup commentsDonald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links -Credit:Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images”Preseason is well under way and I was at the World Cup when the decision came through about the transfer,” he said, viathe Liverpool Echo. “I was in a position where I couldn’t play in the team for Spain so as soon as that competition was over, the main thing on my agenda was getting here, training and getting to meet my teammates.”Obviously, you need time to adapt when you are moving to a new club and a new country so for me it was a case of the earlier I could get started, the better.”I feel good. I’m very keen to get on, to establish myself both in training and in playing. I was very keen to get here. With the training, I’m hoping to be able to have fun with my new family and bit by bit I’m sure they’re going to help me to get back to my top level.”I had a great experience today (Wednesday) with my teammates for the first time. They’ve all been very helpful and several of those teammates set out for me in a very simple manner things like where to go, what we are going to do, how things work. And of course, I have had my first training session today with my teammates and the coach, and the class we had after the training session was very good and helpful also. So, I feel great.To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HERE”My teammates were very, very welcoming – that applies equally on the pitch and off. Everyone has been very helpful towards me and very welcoming. We had an intensive training session today. There was a lot to it, a lot of content, and I think as my first point of contact with the club, it bodes well for the future.”I think I’m ready (to play). Obviously, if the coach says so after training and asks me to feature in the s  

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