Liverpool vs. Como: Match Preview, Expected Lineups, and Broadcast Information
Liverpool concludes their pre-season campaign with a friendly encounter against Serie A side Como at Anfield on Sunday evening. This will be the second meeting between the two clubs on the same day, following an earlier behind-closed-doors fixture.
In their recent match against Monaco, Liverpool appeared set for a win after goals from Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. However, Monaco rallied with goals from Aleksandr Golovin and Mika Biereth, ultimately securing a late victory with a goal from Paris Brunner.
The Reds have bolstered their defense with the loan signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, and the Uruguayan international is anticipated to make his debut at Anfield.
Como enters the Merseyside clash unbeaten in their pre-season schedule. They recently drew 1-1 with Arsenal and narrowly missed out on the Emirates Cup title after a penalty shootout.
Under the management of Cesc Fabregas, Como has recorded two wins and three draws this summer, with their matches consistently featuring both goals scored and conceded.
Liverpool vs. Como Team News
Liverpool continues to be without Joe Gomez (muscle injury), Giovanni Leoni (ACL), Jayden Danns (thigh), Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), and Conor Bradley (knee).
Positive news for Liverpool includes the return of Jeremy Jacquet and Curtis Jones to training, while Alexis Mac Allister is back after his post-World Cup break.
New signing Ronald Araujo is expected to feature and could form a central defensive partnership with Virgil van Dijk.
Como might see the return of Nico Paz, who was absent for the match against Arsenal.
Jacobo Ramon is likely to retain his place in defense, and Anastasios Douvikas could potentially replace Alvaro Morata in the forward line.
Liverpool vs. Como Predicted Lineups
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Araujo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Como: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Liberali, Baturina, Diao; Douvikas.
Where to Watch Liverpool vs. Como
The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 BST on Sunday. Live coverage and streaming will be available on All Red, with subscription options at £4.99 per month or £42.99 per season. A 14-day free trial is also offered.
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