Liverpool to Face Como in Pre-Season Friendlies at Anfield
Liverpool will prepare for the upcoming Premier League season by hosting Champions League-bound Como at Anfield.
The Reds will participate in two matches against the Italian side on the same day, with the first match beginning in the morning without fans, followed by the evening encounter featuring supporters.
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Andoni Iraola seeks improvement after suffering a defeat in his initial match at Anfield, where Liverpool gave away a 2-0 lead and ended up losing 3-2 to AS Monaco last weekend.
Cesc Fabregas‘ Como squad aims to build on their recent spirited draw against Arsenal in their previous encounter.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Liverpool vs Como?
Liverpool’s pre-season matchup against Como will take place at 6pm BST on Sunday, 16 August, at Anfield. The initial match behind closed doors is scheduled for 11:30am BST.
How can I watch it?
Supporters can view both games on All Red Video, the club’s streaming platform.
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Team news
Jeremy Jacquet might make his debut for Liverpool after completing pre-season training while recovering from a knee injury sustained last term. Alexis Mac Allister could rejoin the squad after his post-World Cup break, and Curtis Jones is also expected to be available following a hip injury. Joe Gomez, however, remains sidelined due to injury.
Como may give Trevoh Chalobah his first start, following his introduction off the bench against Arsenal.
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Ndukwe, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Elliott, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Como XI: Butez; Couto, Chalobah, Kempf, Valle; De Cunha, Perrone; Liberali, Baturina, Diao; Douvikas.
Liverpool get their final tune-up before the Premier League season gets underway as they host Champions League-bound Como at Anfield.
The Reds will face the Italian team twice in the same day, with the first clash kicking off in the morning behind closed doors before the fan element is introduced for the evening meeting.
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Andoni Iraola will be hoping for better fortunes after his losing Anfield bow, which saw Liverpool throw away another 2-0 lead to suffer a late 3-2 defeat to AS Monaco last weekend.
Cesc Fabregas‘ Como, meanwhile, will look to go better than their spirited draw against Arsenal last time out.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Liverpool vs Como?
Liverpool’s pre-season clash with Como kicks off at 6pm BST on Sunday 16 August at Anfield. The behind-closed-doors meeting kicks off at 11:30am BST.
How can I watch it?
Fans can watch both games on All Red Video, Liverpool’s club streaming platform.
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Team news
Jeremy Jacquet could be in line for his Liverpool debut after spending all of pre-season so far working up to match fitness following a knee injury last term. Alexis Mac Allister may return after coming back from his post-World Cup break, while Curtis Jones is also in contention after a hip issue. Joe Gomez is out injured.
Como could hand Trevoh Chalobah a first start after making his debut off the bench against Arsenal.
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Ndukwe, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Elliott, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Como XI: Butez; Couto, Chalobah, Kempf, Valle; De Cunha, Perrone; Liberali, Baturina, Diao; Douvikas.
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