Overview
- Liverpool completed their pre-season with a 2-0 victory over Como at Anfield on Sunday, with Cody Gakpo opening the scoring and debutant Jeremy Jacquet adding a goal.
- Manager Andoni Iraola praised the team’s organisation and the value of a clean sheet but said first-half form has not yet been sustained through second halves.
- Iraola highlighted the immediate impact of new arrivals, saying Jacquet played very well and that Ronald Araújo impressed when introduced from the bench.
- Staff remain focused on building match fitness and tactical cohesion before the season starts as several players finish international duty and adapt to new instructions.
- Earlier pre-season results exposed set-piece and defensive vulnerabilities, leaving the centre-back group light on cover and making squad depth a priority in the final days of preparation.