Liverpool will face Italian side Como in a pre-season friendly at Anfield on Sunday to conclude their summer preparations.
This match serves as the final evaluation of player fitness and tactical readiness before the start of the new competitive campaign. It allows the coaching staff to test various combinations of players and assess the recovery of those returning from injury.
The club has confirmed the starting 11, though reports on the specific personnel vary. Some sources said that Jeremy Jacquet will start, with Ronald Araujo and Victor Munoz also involved in the match [5]. Other reports said that Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott will start the first friendly [6].
This fixture is part of a busy schedule for the club. There are two pre-season games scheduled for the day [3]. Liverpool enters this match following a strong performance in their previous outing, where they beat Sunderland 4-2 [1].
The match at Anfield provides a critical opportunity for the manager to finalize the squad rotation. By facing an Italian opponent, the team can test its defensive organization against a different style of play than those encountered in domestic friendlies. The technical staff will likely use the game to monitor the endurance levels of the starting 11, and the impact of new arrivals on the team's chemistry.
While the result of the match is secondary to the fitness goals, the club aims to maintain the momentum established during the early stages of the pre-season program. The focus remains on minimizing injury risks while maximizing the intensity of the match to simulate league conditions.
“Liverpool will face Italian side Como in a pre-season friendly at Anfield”
This friendly represents the final bridge between training and competitive league play. By rotating the squad and testing different lineups, Liverpool is managing the delicate balance between peak physical conditioning and the risk of late-summer injuries, ensuring the core starting 11 is primed for the season opener.
