Liverpool will conclude their pre-season preparations on Suday evening when they welcome Como to Anfield in the second half of an unusual double-header between the two clubs.
The Reds have produced plenty of attacking entertainment this summer, scoring 18 goals across their four friendly matches. However, defensive weaknesses have overshadowed their attacking output, with Liverpool suffering consecutive defeats to Leeds United and Monaco after surrendering two-goal leads in both matches.
Andoni Iraola will be eager to address those issues before Liverpool begin their competitive campaign, while the recent arrival of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona provides another option at centre-back.
Como arrive at Anfield unbeaten in pre-season, having recorded two wins and three draws. Cesc Fabregas’ side have also been involved in entertaining matches, scoring 10 goals while conceding seven across their five friendlies.
Team News
Liverpool remain without Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, Jayden Danns, Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley due to injuries. Jeremy Jacquet and Curtis Jones have returned to training, while Alexis Mac Allister is back following Argentina’s World Cup campaign.
Ronald Araujo is expected to make his Anfield debut and could partner Virgil van Dijk in central defence.
For Como, Nico Paz is a doubt after missing the Arsenal draw, while Jacobo Ramon is expected to feature in defence. Anastasios Douvikas could lead the attack ahead of Alvaro Morata.
Possible Lineups
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Frimpong, Araujo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
Como possible starting lineup:
Butez; Couto, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Liberali, Baturina, Diao; Douvikas
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | dstv stream |
| Kick-off Time | 11:30AM(WAT), 18:00PM(WAT) |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts Liverpool 2-1 Como.
