Overview

• Liverpool fell to Crystal Palace on penalties in the FA Community Shield after Dean Henderson saved two spot-kicks and Justin Devenney converted the winner while Mohamed Salah missed his attempt.
• Summer arrivals Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike all started at Wembley, with Wirtz assisting Ekitike’s early debut goal and Frimpong doubling the lead.
• Manager Arne Slot insisted the overhaul was necessary after losing four regular starters during the off-season and said the new faces are ready to handle pressure.
• Newcastle United have reportedly refused to sell striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool, though interest in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa remains.
• Attention now turns to the Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 15 as Liverpool aim to integrate their revamped squad in competitive action.