Image via Liverpool FC on YouTubeOne of Andoni Iraola’s coaching staff at Liverpool was compelled to partake in training sessions during the pre-season tour to the United States due to a lack of playing numbers. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! Liverpool coach had to fill in during training sessionsAn in-depth report on the tour by Lewis Steele for the Daily Mail highlighted just how sparse Liverpool’s defensive options have been. Iraola will be highly appreciative of his right-hand man partaking in training to compensate for the absences of multiple defenders, but that peculiar sight must surely set alarm bells ringing in the offices of FSG. Richard Hughes has four weeks to ensure that Iraola isn’t left terribly short of centre-back options for the upcoming season.