‘Very good’ – Andoni Iraola feels Liverpool player is ‘underrated’

Liverpool produced a fantastic performance against Atletico Madrid as they secured a 2-1 UEFA Champions League win at Anfield yesterday.

Marcos Llorente broke the deadlock in the first half, but the Reds struck back through Dom Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister to record a fine victory.

There were a handful of standout performers, particularly in the second half, and Ronald Araujo was one of them.

And Andoni Iraola singled him out for special praise in his post-match press conference.

Andoni Iraola lauds Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo

Starting at right back for the second game running, Araujo defended really well and set up Szoboszlai’s equaliser with a fantastic backheel inside the box.

“I think he’s been very good,” said Iraola in his post-match press conference when asked about Araujo.

“The other day and I think even better today. He’s defending really well his side. Sometimes we underrate his offensive side.

Andoni Iraola on Ronald Araujo and especially him at right-back:

“I think he’s been very good. The other day and I think even better today. He’s defending really well his side. Sometimes we underrate his offensive side. Today he gave a great assist… very happy with him. He’s…

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“Today he gave a great assist, very happy with him. He’s come with the willingness to show he belongs at this level.

“I hope we can keep him there because he’s in a good place.”

Liverpool fans already want Araujo signed permanently, which goes to show just how much he has impressed the Anfield faithful.