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Liverpool have added an additional fixture to complete their preseason schedule. The Reds will take on Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98 who won promotion to the top league of German football last season.
The match is set for August 7th at Preston North End’s Deepdale Stadium. A neutral location was chosen so that the Anfield Road expansion can be completed in time for the Reds’ home opener against Bournemouth on August 19th. Kickoff for the final preseason fixture is set for 19:00 BST.
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Andoni Iraola is set to rotate heavily as Liverpool host Villarreal in the Champions League. With Jeremie Frimpong injured, Joe Gomez steps in, while Ryan Gravenberch returns and Trey Nyoni is tipped for a starting role.
Liverpool host Villarreal in Champions League action seeking to extend their unbeaten run. Despite fresh injury concerns surrounding Jeremie Frimpong and Dominik Szoboszlai, the Reds aim for another victory at Anfield.
Liverpool secured a 2-1 win against previously unbeaten Brentford as Isak scored the game-winner. However, the Reds struggled against nine men, while injuries to Szoboszlai and Frimpong added further concern.
Brentford hold a 1-0 lead over Liverpool at half-time thanks to Lewis Potter’s stoppage-time strike. The Reds had an Alexis MacAlister penalty overturned by VAR, while Domonik Szoboszlai was forced off through injury.
Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai return to Liverpool’s starting XI against Brentford, with Cody Gakpo named on the bench. Virgil van Dijk, Victor Munoz and Alexis Mac Allister also start for the Reds.
Liverpool travel to face unbeaten Brentford aiming to climb the Premier League table following a defeat to Manchester City. With Ryan Gravenberch suspended and injury doubts lingering, the Reds face a tough away test against the Bees.