Liverpool continued their pre-season preparations with a behind-closed-doors friendly win over Stoke City on Sunday.
A Darwin Nunez hat-trick and goals from Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa saw the Reds run out comfortable victors.
But beyond the goals, there were plenty of interesting takeaways from the game for supporters keen to see how things are shaping up ahead of the new campaign.
Here, Reds reporter David Lynch analyses key talking points, including the use of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, and the plans for the club's youngsters.
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In this episode of Media Matters, Eddie Gibbs is joined by Bundesliga expert Rafael Honigstein to unpack Liverpool’s growing interest in the German market.
They dig into Hugo Ekitike’s breakout season at Frankfurt, plus look at Liverpool's plans for Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong.
Plus what makes Benjamin Sesko an intriguing forward target, and why Angelo Stiller might be more than just midfield depth.
Rafael shares his insight on the finances of the deals, player profiles, tactical fit under Arne Slot. A sharp, data-aware conversation on strategy, suitability, and what happens next.
Transfer Market Metrics Episode 34: Jack McIndoe and Dr Bart examine the data on potential Liverpool Number 9s this summer, with the two key targets this episode being Isak, and Ekitike! With talk on who would be the best Diaz Replacment this summer out of Rodrygo or Gordon!
Lewis Aspinall brings you another Daily Red Podcast: bringing all the latest Liverpool FC transfer news and news around Liverpool as the reds head into the new season!
