Liverpool’s pre-season preparations see them tackle one other Premier League facet this weekend, although we’re undecided any conflict in opposition to Man United could be described as a ‘pleasant’.
Liverpool vs. Man United
Pleasant (3) | Williams-Brice Stadium
August 3, 7.45pm native | August 4, 12.45am (BST)
Arne Slot‘s facet confronted their sternest take a look at to this point final day trip in opposition to Arsenal, and there was lots to take from the 2-1 win that noticed 21 gamers concerned.
With lower than two weeks till the season opener, this match in opposition to Man United will supply one other likelihood to provide minutes to senior gamers, but in addition alternatives for some kids.
Who is obtainable?
Fortunately, Slot gave the squad a clear invoice of well being within the speedy aftermath of the final outing, leaving solely Andy Robertson on the sidelines for this one.
It has additionally been confirmed that Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch will play 45 minutes – it is going to be their first likelihood to impress their new coach after arriving within the US earlier within the week.
After pushing gamers past the 70-minute mark in opposition to the Gunners, it might not be shocking to see extra edge nearer to 90 minutes because the opener at Ipswich is simply two weeks away.
Liverpool’s US squad:
Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Jaros, Pitaluga, Davies
Defenders: Quansah, Konate, Van den Berg, Nallo, Phillips, Bradley, Robertson*, Tsimikas, Chambers, Beck
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Elliott, Gravenberch, Bajcetic, McConnell, Morton, Stephenson, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Jota, Carvalho, Doak, Gordon, Koumas, Blair
* Injured
How are you going to watch?
For the third and remaining time on the US tour, LFCTV and LFCTV GO is the place you possibly can tune in to see the Reds stay from wherever you might be on the earth.
In case you’re on the transfer and need to keep updated, This Is Anfield’s matchday stay weblog is the place to be, Harry McMullen will preserve you entertained and updated from 12.15am (UK).
And for these of you who want to atone for the happenings of the match on Sunday morning, TIA may have all of the post-match response and evaluation so that you can get pleasure from.
The place is the sport being performed?
The backdrop for this fixture is Williams-Brice Stadium, situated in Columbia, South Carolina – over 500 miles south of Liverpool’s earlier base in Pittsburgh.
It has a capability of 77,559 – making it the Twenty second-largest floor within the USA – and is residence to the College of South Carolina Gamecocks.
That is the ultimate cease of the tour and Liverpool will fly again to Merseyside quickly after the conclusion of the fixture – the remaining senior gamers will then report again to coaching.
How are United doing?
Imagine it or not, Erik ten Hag remains to be occupying the position of supervisor, and this will likely be their fifth pre-season match.
Man United are additional alongside of their preparations, however they are going to be with out numerous gamers for this one.
New signing Leny Yoro, who was linked with Liverpool, has been dominated out for 3 months with a foot harm, whereas Rasmus Hojlund is out for six weeks with a hamstring pressure – timelines that may see them each miss the league assembly in September.
Marcus Rashford and Antony picked up knocks of their 3-2 victory over Actual Betis and are doubtful to function, with Ten Hag saying they won’t “danger” their health with the season looming.
Liverpool sporting their new equipment
The membership lastly unveiled their new away equipment for the 2024/25 marketing campaign on Friday, with a darkish inexperienced design prone to show widespread amongst supporters.
Whereas the gamers weren’t concerned within the reveal as regular, followers gained’t have to attend lengthy to see it in motion.
Liverpool have already confirmed they’ll put on the brand new away equipment in opposition to United, who’re anticipated to put on their crimson residence equipment in Columbia.
* You’ll be able to buy the brand new away equipment from the official LFC retailer now.
