Munoz eyes strong Liverpool start after World Cup win

Victor Munoz has described 2026 as an "amazing" year and is targeting a positive start to the Premier League season with Liverpool after completing his transfer to Anfield earlier this summer.

The 23-year-old forward joined the club while on international duty with Spain's World Cup-winning squad in North America. He had previously marked his international debut with a goal in March, having caught the eye during an impressive La Liga campaign with Osasuna.

"Stuff's happened really, really quickly this whole year, but as a person I try to take these things in my stride and calmly," Munoz said. "It has been an amazing year with everything that's happened and everything's been really positive as well."

"I've been very happy how things went, playing in Spain and then getting the chance to represent the country at the World Cup – that was like a dream come true," he added. "And now signing for Liverpool, it means that the year's going to continue and hopefully end in a real positive way as well."

Munoz acknowledged he is still working back to full fitness after a recent injury and described his current situation as a settling-in process. Liverpool supporters were given an early look at the forward during pre-season fixtures against AS Monaco and Como 1907 at Anfield.

"My first impressions of getting that taste of things at Anfield were amazing," he said. "To see the stadium with that amount of fans in for a pre-season game was fantastic, and I think things are only going to get better and better."

His adaptation is being facilitated by head coach Andoni Iraola, a fellow Spanish speaker who can communicate tactical instructions directly. "He can explain all the tactical stuff that he wants to get over to me, explain to me certain game situations and runs and movements that he wants me to do," Munoz said.

"I'm totally aware that he really favours this constant high press and he's always searching to find space in behind defences, and I think that's something which I'm hopeful will suit my game."

Liverpool open their 2026-27 Premier League campaign away at Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.