liverpool pre-season

Bradley, Kerkez and Frimpong Offer New Width in Liverpool’s Evolving System

Liverpool’s Fullback Evolution: Bradley, Kerkez and Frimpong in Focus Liverpool’s 3-1 pre-season win over Yokohama offered more than just fitness minutes and match rhythm. As dissected by Panenka LFC on their YouTube channel, this friendly revealed key tactical patterns Arne Slot is testing as he prepares for a Premier League title defence. The spotlight fell...

Liverpool Legend Praises ‘Dangerous’ Hugo Ekitike in Debut Performance

Hugo Ekitike Makes Mark in Liverpool Debut as Jan Molby Shares Insight Liverpool supporters finally got their first glimpse of Hugo Ekitike in red as Arne Slot's side took on Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan. Despite an early scare with tsunami warnings in the region, the pre-season match went ahead at the Nissan Stadium, offering...

Arne Slot Names One Thing he will Miss About Luis Diaz as Liverpool Exit is Confirmed

Arne Slot Pays Tribute to Luis Diaz After Liverpool Departure Luis Diaz has bid farewell to Liverpool following a successful three-and-a-half year spell that yielded four major trophies, 41 goals and countless memories. The Colombian’s final contribution was part of the club’s Premier League title triumph in 2024–25, Arne Slot’s first season in charge. As...

Watch: Rio Ngumoha Scores Incredible Goal in Liverpool Victory

Rio Ngumoha Shows Class With Goal in Japan Bold Investment in Youth Already Paying Off Liverpool knew what they were getting. A teenage forward with technical quality, pace and confidence that defied his years. But even so, Rio Ngumoha’s rapid development is catching the eye at a club where the bar has rarely been higher. The Reds...

Jeremie Frimpong Names Cody Gakpo as Liverpool’s ‘Finisher’

Jeremie Frimpong Labels Cody Gakpo A ‘Finisher’ As Dutch Core Grows At Liverpool Liverpool’s successful summer recruitment has extended beyond tactical needs, focusing as well on player personality and cultural fit. The integration of Jeremie Frimpong into Arne Slot’s side is emblematic of this approach. The Dutch right-back has not only adapted quickly on the...

Match Report: Florian Wirtz Scores First Liverpool Goal in Victory Over Yokohama FM

Wirtz Scores First Goal as Liverpool Overcome Yokohama FM in Japan Finale Liverpool rounded off their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-1 win over Yokohama FM, offering glimpses of what Arne Slot's new-look side might evolve into, while Florian Wirtz grabbed the headlines with his first goal in red. This fixture, played at a humid...

Liverpool Winger Rejects Jose Mourinho Interest in Favour of Serie A Move

Chiesa Makes Serie A Preference Clear as Liverpool Exit Looms Federico Chiesa’s brief and unfulfilled spell at Liverpool appears to be nearing its conclusion. After just one season on Merseyside, the Italian winger seems poised for an exit, with strong suggestions he is seeking a permanent return to Italy. According to Calciomercato, “Chiesa has now...

Frimpong Impresses in Liverpool Pre-Season as Mac Allister Offers Praise

Frimpong’s Arrival Adds New Energy as Liverpool Prepare for Title Defence Liverpool’s preparations for their Premier League title defence are entering their final stages in Asia, with Arne Slot overseeing what has been a purposeful and strategic pre-season. The Reds are less than a month away from beginning the new campaign, and while physical sharpness...

Liverpool Explore Set-Piece Options with Pre-Season Tactical Tweaks

Liverpool Refine Set-Piece Training in Pre-Season as Title Defence Looms With the Premier League curtain-raiser against Bournemouth less than a month away, Liverpool’s preparations are intensifying. Arne Slot’s side, fresh from lifting the title in May, are using every minute of pre-season to gain marginal advantages ahead of their title defence. One area drawing fresh...

David Lynch voices concern over Liverpool’s centre-back depth

Liverpool’s Centre-Back Concerns: David Lynch Raises a Red Flag Alarming Depth Issues in Defence Liverpool’s centre-back situation has taken a worrying turn, as highlighted by respected journalist David Lynch speaking to Sports Mole. With Jarell Quansah sold to Bayer Leverkusen and Joe Gomez injured mid-preseason, head coach Arne Slot is left with just two senior central...