Como lose the second match of the day at Anfield. The first behind-closed-doors game between the Reds and the Lariani had ended 0-0, but in the evening clash it was Liverpool who came out on top 2-0 thanks to goals from Gakpo(24') and new signing Jacquet(44').
Fabregas' side, just as had happened against Arsenal, looked far from out of place despite the defeat, and the coach can be satisfied, also with the upcoming international commitments in next season's Champions League in mind.
Now, for both teams, the focus shifts to the league. Como will begin on Saturday, August 22 with an afternoon clash against Udinese, while Iraola's Liverpool will open their Premier League campaign on Sunday the 23rd in a blockbuster match against Newcastle.
🤏 Como chance and Liverpool hit the bar
In the second half, Liverpool controlled the game and until the 84th minute there were no major chances for either side. But it was right at the end that the match came alive again, first through Diao and then Gravenberch.
The Como player was picked out after a fine counterattack by new signing Cuoto! The Senegalese forward tried a curling right-footed shot from the edge of the box, but it went just wide! A few minutes later, Liverpool had the chance to make it 3-0 through Gravenberch: the Dutchman confidently went for a placed finish, but the ball crashed against the crossbar and went out.
The scoreline remained unchanged, and at the final whistle it ended 2-0 for Liverpool, who wrapped up pre-season with a win.
🧨 Reds double their lead through Jacquet
44TH MINUTE - Just before heading back to the dressing room, Liverpool doubled their lead through new signing Jacquet from a Gakpo assist! The Reds' second goal came at a moment when Fabregas' Como were growing into the game: both Douvikas and Jesus Rodriguez had looked dangerous. But despite the pressure from the Lariani, Liverpool came out on top.
From a corner, Van Dijk did well to play a square ball to Gakpo, who fired a low pass into the middle of the box for Jacquet: an easy tap-in that the Frenchman only had to poke into the net to give the Reds a two-goal lead.
🔥 Gakpo!!! Liverpool take the lead
23RD MINUTE - After coming close to scoring twice, first through Isak who hit the post and then through Szoboszlai, whose right-footed effort went just wide, Liverpool took the lead through Gakpo.
It all started with a fine run down the right by Frimpong, who then cut inside and picked out Gakpo's run with a diagonal pass. The Dutchman controlled it and struck with his right foot, finding the bottom corner and beating Butez. The deadlock was broken at Anfield!
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