
When is Liverpool vs Athletic Club?
Liverpool will face Athletic Club on Monday, August 4, with two back-to-back friendlies at Anfield. The first match will kick off at 5pm BST, and the second at 8pm BST.
How can I watch it?
Both matches will be broadcast live on LFCTV, with coverage starting at 4pm BST. Fans can also stream the matches live on Liverpool’s official website through the ‘All Red Video’ membership, priced at £4.99 per month. However, viewers can sign up for a one-month free trial to watch the game for free.
Team News
- Liverpool: Summer signings Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz are likely to feature as Arne Slot builds his starting XI. Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha impressed against Yokohama. Alexis Mac Allister is recovering from a minor injury. Joe Gomez is out with an Achilles injury, while Alisson is unlikely to play due to a personal matter.
- Athletic Club: Aitor Paredes and Unai Egiluz picked up injuries in a previous friendly, creating a defensive dilemma for manager Ernesto Valverde.
Liverpool’s pre-season results
- 13 July: Preston 1-3 Liverpool, Deepdale
- 20 July: Liverpool 5-0 Stoke City, AXA Training Centre
- 26 July: AC Milan 4-2 Liverpool, Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong
- 30 July: Liverpool 3-1 Yokohama FM, Nissan Stadium, Yokohama