🚨 Andoni Iraola on Ronald Araújo winning Premier League Player of the Week: 🎙️ Interviewer: “Ronald Araújo has been named Premier League Player of the Week. He arrived from Barcelona on loan, but Liverpool fans already seem desperate to see him stay permanently. What do you make of his performances? Andoni Iraola: “First of all, I am very happy for him. I told Ronald this morning, ‘Enjoy this award, because you have earned it. But tomorrow, you come back to training and fight for your place again!’ “That is the thing about Ronald. He can win an individual award, everybody can praise him, and he will still be the first player ready to put his body on the line in the next training session. He tackles, he competes, he fights for every ball, and when the team needs someone to stand up, he does not hide” “People see the tackles and the incredible defensive performances, but I also see the desire behind them. He came from Barcelona, arrived in a new country, joined a club with enormous expectations, and had to adapt to a different league, different teammates and a different style of football. He has embraced the challenge with a fantastic attitude” “And let me tell you something funny. His English is still a work in progress! Sometimes I give him an instruction and I can see him concentrating very hard, trying to make sure he understands every word. But he is learning, he is improving, and he is never afraid to ask questions. We will get there. The important thing is that football speaks a language everybody understands, and Ronald is speaking it beautifully on the pitch” “I also think the supporters have recognised something important about him. They do not love him only because he makes tackles. They love him because he plays with his heart. When he makes a mistake, he fights to recover. When an opponent tries to get past him, he makes life difficult. When the team is under pressure, he wants the responsibility. “After he won the award, I told him, ‘Ronald, you can hear the supporters singing your name, but remember why they sing it. They see a player who respects the shirt, respects his teammates and gives everything for the people in the stands. Never lose that part of yourself.’ “Is he enjoying life here? Absolutely. You can see it in his personality, in the dressing room and in the way he celebrates with his teammates. He is happy, he feels welcomed, and he is becoming more comfortable every week” “Now, I know what the supporters are asking me already. They want him permanently! Every time he produces another big performance, somebody is asking what we are going to do about his future” “But Ronald is on loan from Barcelona, and there are decisions that must be made by the clubs and the player. I will not promise something that is not in my hands. What I can say is that we are enjoying having him here, and he is giving us many reasons to appreciate him” “Who knows what the future holds? Football can change very quickly. But if you ask me what I want from Ronald right now, it is simple: keep working, keep learning, keep defending like your life depends on it, and keep making these supporters happy.” Interviewer: “So you understand why Liverpool fans already want him to stay permanently? Andoni Iraola: “Of course! When a defender wins the ball, makes a huge tackle and celebrates like he has just scored a winning goal, supporters notice that. They want players who feel the game, not players who simply pass through a club” “Ronald has only been here on loan, but he is already giving people reasons to dream about a future together. Winning Player of the Week is a wonderful achievement, but the biggest compliment is hearing the supporters say, ‘We want him to stay.’ “I cannot promise them what will happen next summer. But I can promise you this: as long as Ronald Araújo wears our shirt, he will have a coach who appreciates his courage, teammates who respect his commitment”

🚨 Alexis Mac Allister on Real Madrid’s interest in signing him: 🎙️ Interviewer: “Alexis, reports suggest Real Madrid are monitoring your situation, with José Mourinho particularly interested in bringing you to Spain. Your Liverpool contract runs until 2028. What is your response to these rumours? Alexis Mac Allister: “When you play football at this level, rumours are always going to happen. You hear about different clubs, different managers and different possibilities. I respect Real Madrid because they are one of the biggest clubs in the world, but Liverpool is Liverpool. For me, that means something very special” “I came here knowing the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt. You are not just playing for yourself. You are playing for millions of people who live and breathe this club. When I walk onto the pitch at Anfield and hear the supporters, I feel that responsibility. I feel their love, and I want to give them something they can be proud of” “Last season was difficult for us. I will not pretend everything was perfect, because it wasn’t. There were moments when things did not go the way we wanted, moments when we had to look at ourselves and ask how we could become better. But those difficult moments can teach you a lot about your teammates, your character and the club you represent” “This season, I feel we are moving in the right direction. With our new coach, Andoni Iraola, there is a different energy around the team. The intensity, the way we train, the way we approach matches you can feel the desire to improve. The players are enjoying it, we are working hard for each other, and there is a belief that we can build something special together” “And that is exciting for me. I don’t want to leave a project just because another club is interested. I want to see what we can achieve here. I want to help this team win trophies, make our supporters happy and create memories that will stay with us forever” “I didn’t come to Liverpool just to have a good chapter in my career. I came here because I wanted to be part of something special. And I believe we still have so much to achieve together.” Interviewer: “So, would you like to continue at Liverpool beyond your current contract? Alexis Mac Allister: “Of course, I am happy here. My family and I feel comfortable, the supporters have shown me incredible affection, and I have a great relationship with my teammates. When you feel that connection, it is something you value” “I have a contract until 2028, and right now my focus is on giving everything for Liverpool. I don’t want to make promises about things that have not been discussed, but I can tell you how I feel: I am happy at Liverpool, I believe in this team, and I want to keep fighting for this badge” “If the club and I sit down to discuss the future at the right time, we will do that. But my priority is football. I want to keep improving, keep winning and keep giving these fans reasons to sing our name” “Liverpool supporters stood by us during the difficult moments. They deserve to see us respond on the pitch. We know last season was not easy, and we know we have work to do. But we are hungry, we are together, and we want to take this club back to where it belongs”