Patrick Austen-Hardy

LFCTV apologized after showing graphic footage of Como defender Alberto Dossena dislocating a finger during a 70-minute behind-closed-doors friendly at Liverpool's Kirkby training centre. Dossena received treatment and continued playing, while the match ended goalless. Liverpool then faced Como at Anfield, where summer signing Jeremy Jacquet scored on his debut after Cody Gakpo had put Liverpool ahead. The fixtures formed part of Liverpool's preparations for the new Premier League season, with manager Andoni Iraola praising elements of the team's recent performances while acknowledging that the squad must improve its consistency.

Darwin Nunez could leave Al-Hilal after a difficult spell and is being considered by Tottenham Hotspur as a potential replacement if Richarlison departs. A move to Spurs would reunite him with former Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson, while Turkish club Trabzonspor is another possible destination where he could join Mohamed Salah. Tottenham have not made a formal bid, and Nunez is reportedly valued at around £17 million.

Everton could receive around £1.5 million if Manchester United or another club pays Fulham’s estimated £28 million valuation for former Everton academy player Antonee Robinson. The payment would arise from linked sell-on clauses: Wigan would receive 20% of any profit on Robinson’s sale, while Everton are entitled to 33% of Wigan’s profit from that clause. Robinson left Everton without making a senior appearance after facing competition from Leighton Baines and Lucas Digne, then developed into a key Fulham player with 158 appearances, one goal and 17 assists.

Wrexham’s social-media team joked that New York’s Empire State Building had been lit red to honor the club rather than Liverpool, but the building’s own account confirmed the lighting celebrated Liverpool’s new 2026/27 away kit. Liverpool fans mocked Wrexham online, although Wrexham enter the New York friendly with confidence after beating Manchester United and Leeds United in pre-season matches. Co-owner Ryan Reynolds said the club was excited to face Liverpool at Yankee Stadium.