Szoboszlai scores a stunning goal, Liverpool celebrates a resounding victory on the day Andoni Iraola debuts as head coach

Liverpool enjoyed a favorable beginning in the Andoni Iraola era, beating Sunderland 4-2 in a lively friendly match, with Dominik Szoboszlai's brilliant long-range effort as the standout moment.

Manager Andoni Iraola impresses in his Liverpool debut

Liverpool started with great energy and soon took the lead thanks to a well-organized attack that ended with a precise finish from Morrison. However, Sunderland quickly restored balance when Le Fee unleashed a stunning shot from about 23 meters, leaving the Liverpool goalkeeper completely helpless.

What worried Andoni Iraola in the first half was not the scoreline, but the fact that acting captain Joe Gomez had to leave the pitch early due to injury. In the second half, both teams made wholesale changes. Sunderland started stronger and took a 2-1 lead shortly after the break. Taking advantage of a lapse in Liverpool's defense, Tuterov scored cleanly to complete the comeback.

However, Liverpool quickly regained control. In the 56th minute, Dominik Szoboszlai delighted the fans with a volley from over 20 meters, sending the ball straight into the corner of the net to make it 2-2. This beautiful goal gave the Anfield side the momentum to completely dominate the game.

In the 72nd minute, Federico Chiesa restored Liverpool's lead with a sharp finish from a tight angle after a clever dribble. In the closing stages, Lewis Koumas – one of the substitutes – capped off a successful day for the team with a goal following a lovely combination, sealing a 4-2 victory.

Video highlights of Liverpool vs Sunderland. Source: Liverpool FC

This result provides a promising start for manager Andoni Iraola, although Joe Gomez's injury remains a concern for Liverpool.