Sami Hyypia has named one Liverpool youngster who he believes has a ‘great chance’ to earn regular game-time in the coming season. A number of academy players were given a runout by Arne Slot during the 1-0 win over Real Betis on Friday night, with a few standout performances to be witnessed.
A playful half-time exchange between Dominik Szoboszlai and Mo Salah summed up the jovial mood of Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Real Betis. The duo combined for the only goal of the match in the first half, and as the teams made their way through the tunnel and onto the pitch to resume battle, the pair looked more than relaxed.
The narrative after Liverpool’s pre-season friendly win over Real Betis on Friday night was hugely positive, and rightly so, although one second-half incident which largely went under the radar may have infuriated Arne Slot had it been a competitive fixture.
Fabio Carvalho admitted he’s having a slight disagreement with Arne Slot over his position in pre-season. The 21-year-old has argued he’s best suited to the No.10 role (occupied by Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szobsozlai against Real Betis), though has found himself instead featuring on the left flank.
Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Real Betis gave numerous Reds youngsters a chance to put their hand up for future inclusion under Arne Slot. Stefan Bajcetic was among the teenagers who featured, coming off the bench in the 64th minute and duly making light of the injury problems which stunted his progress last term.
Sami Hyypia has issued a few words of advice to the plethora of young players who are currently with the Liverpool first-team squad on their pre-season tour to USA.
Liverpool’s pre-season friendly win over Real Betis on Friday night was slightly tempered by an injury to Curtis Jones which forced him off the pitch after half an hour.
On what must’ve been a hugely satisfactory night for Arne Slot, Liverpool began their pre-season tour of USA with a 1-0 win over Real Betis as the new head coach gave ample game-time to the majority of his squad.
It would seem a little strange for Liverpool to part ways with Ryan Gravenberch before Arne Slot has really had a chance to assess the Dutchman. However, one report from Turkey (originating from Yenisafak and relayed by Sporting News) now suggests that the former Bayern Munich man could be off this summer.
Liverpool fans will have been lining up online in eager anticipation of Arne Slot’s opening friendly clash in charge of the club. Judging by the initial look in the first-half, the Reds seem to be playing a 4-2-4 in possession that sees Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai playing centrally and roaming in free roles.
Dominik Szoboszlai was the man to open the scoring in Arne Slot’s official first tie in charge of Liverpool Football Club. The Hungarian skipper found himself on the end of a Mo Salah ball from the right-flank after having first supplied his Egyptian teammate.
It’s Match No.1 in the Arne Slot era with Liverpool set to face Real Betis in the United States. The Dutchman’s men kick off against former backup goalkeeper Adrian in the first of several pre-season clashes (including meetings with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United).
Liverpool and Arne Slot’s decision to not include Fabian Mrozek for the team’s training camp in the United States is now clear following some movement in the summer window.
Liverpool fans’ jaws will be on the floor after what Curtis Jones did in training today Curtis Jones truly meant it when he talked up Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool’s pre-season meeting with Real Betis.
Liverpool have a squad of players who are facing a proposition that all except Joe Gomez have experienced before, playing under a new manager at Anfield in Arne Slot.
The level of unclarity around Liverpool’s movements in the transfer window should come as no surprise at all following the return of Michael Edwards. If Richard Hughes is cut from the same cloth as his Anfield colleague, as we may reasonably suspect he is, given the Englishman’s recommendation, expect little to change in that regard.
There’s been so much change at Liverpool in the last few months that it’s hard to keep up to date with all the new faces arriving, something Arne Slot has helped with.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been thrust into the gossip columns this summer amid worries over his future at Liverpool and possibly not signing a new contract.
Adrian was all smiles as he reunited with old club teammate Kostas Tsimikas of Liverpool Football Club ahead of Real Betis’ clash with Arne Slot’s men tomorrow morning.
Mo Salah is a key part of the Liverpool team and it seems that his future at the club is in question, with contract talks rumbling on into the start of pre-season.
We’re fast approaching August and Liverpool Football Club have still yet to make a first official signing. Well, highly-rated Chelsea youth player Rio Ngumoha has agreed a move to Merseyside, but his switch can’t be officially announced until after he’s gone through the Premier League’s investigation process.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is calm over the future of defender Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield. The Reds have landed in the USA for a preseason tour, but Alexander-Arnold will not join them at this stage, as remains on holiday.
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