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4d ago

Liverpool to Field Two Separate XIs in Final Pre-Season Double-Header at Anfield

These friendlies provide a controlled setting to finalize fitness tests, evaluate squad depth, confirm tactical roles ahead of the Community Shield.

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Overview

  • Liverpool conclude pre-season at Anfield with a back-to-back double-header against Athletic Club on August 4.
  • Arne Slot will name two different XIs for the 5pm and 8pm kickoffs to manage minutes and finalize player readiness.
  • Seven summer signings—Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman—are set to feature alongside academy recalls such as 18-year-old Kieran Morrison.
  • Pre-season usage of full-backs in narrow, high positions reflects tactical tweaks as intense competition unfolds between Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Kostas Tsimikas and Andy Robertson.
  • Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté remain the only senior centre-back options, underlining ongoing depth concerns for Liverpool’s defensive line.