Confirmed Liverpool starting XI vs AC Milan
This match marks the first of two fixtures in Asia for the reigning Premier League champions
Liverpool continue their preparations for the new Premier League season with a high-profile friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong today.
The Reds departed for Asia last Sunday after a convincing behind-closed-doors victory over Stoke City at the AXA Training Centre.
However, Arne Slot’s side face a significant step up in opposition on Saturday, and supporters are eager to catch a first glimpse of a new signing, as well as see familiar faces like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez in action once again.
This match marks the first of two fixtures in Asia for the reigning Premier League champions, who will next face Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan next week.
Milan come into the friendly following a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal midweek, with Max Allegri back for a second spell in charge, working to shape the squad he inherited over the summer.
Alisson Becker will make his first start of pre-season tonight in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium.
Florian Wirtz is also named in the starting XI by Arne Slot, while Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton return after being given extended time off following their success with the England U21s.
Liverpool: Alisson, Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Salah, Elliott, Robertson, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Ngumoha, Morton, Stephenson.
Subs: Woodman, Mamardashvili, Konate, Jones, Gakpo, Tsimikas, Doak, Kerkez, Frimpong, Bradley, Nyoni.
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