Overview
- Liverpool raced into a 2-0 lead through Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz before Monaco fought back with an Aleksandr Golovin penalty, a Mika Biereth equalizer and a Paris Brunner header for the winner.
- Paris Brunner’s headed goal from a corner in the closing stages decided the friendly and capped Monaco’s dramatic turnaround at Anfield.
- The result gives Filipe Luís a positive start in charge at Monaco and extends his early record to three wins in five matches since taking over.
- Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool suffered a second successive pre-season defeat, following a loss to Leeds, leaving questions about the team’s readiness and tactical setup.
- Both sides have more friendlies as tune-ups — Monaco face Coventry and Liverpool meet Como — which will be watched as immediate tests of form and any tactical adjustments.