Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur: Team news
A busy period for the Reds continues with Premier League opposition arriving at Anfield in the third round of the League Cup.
There will be at least one change from the side that began the draw against Fulham at the weekend, with Iraola confirming Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to be in goal.
Discussing his selection plans, the Liverpool head coach told reporters on Monday: "I think it [the workload] has to affect, definitely, because it's the third game. It's the worst scenario – it's game, two days, game, two days, game.
"In terms of the schedule, we haven't been lucky because it's true that after this one we have a little bit more [time] before we play Bournemouth.
"Also we had a little bit more [time] between Ipswich and Atletico Madrid, and you notice if it's four or five days in comparison to two, three days. It's a massive difference but it is what it is.
"I think after the international break also we have this period, I think, we are playing in nine, 10 days, four games or something like this. So, we have to get used to this."
He continued: "You can decide and put the same players [in] every game. The problem is there is going to be a moment where they are going to be very tired and there is more risk of injury. But that's why we cannot say it doesn't work for anyone.
"There are players who play every three days, they have no issues, they are very robust, they can accept it, their performances don't change too much. And there are other players where the risk is bigger, the performances are different.
"And also we are in a process where I have to learn who is ready to play three or four games in a row every two or three days and who needs a rest so the performance level doesn't get affected.
"I think I have it in my mind quite clear with some of them but with others it's new even for them because they haven't played as many games and we are learning."
Mamardashvili is in line for his first appearance of the 2026-27 campaign and is a goalkeeper held in high regard by Iraola.
Asked about Liverpool's options between the posts, Iraola replied: "I think there are little doubts with Ali [Becker]. He's proven, he's playing very well.
"I also rate Giorgi very highly. I know him from his years also in Spain. I told him we tried to sign him for Bournemouth before I came here.
"For me, he's a very good 'keeper and he's going to start tomorrow, yes."
Joe Gomez is fit again following the muscle injury he sustained in pre-season.
"I think he's going to be available for tomorrow and now it's a matter of deciding how much he can play and what is the best thing to do," Iraola said.
Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined.
