Liverpool 2-4 AC Milan: Reds in Hong Kong

Liverpool misplaced their first abroad pleasant 4-2 as they took on AC Milan in Hong Kong.

Alisson Becker made his first begin of the pre-season as did Florian Wirtz as they had been joined by youth gamers in a primary half that ended 1-1 with Szoboszlai getting an equaliser.

First Half Workforce: Alisson; Stephenson, Gravenberch, Van Dijk, Robertson; Morton (sub: Nyoni 32 ′), Szoboszlai, Salah, Wirtz; Elliott, ngumoha.

The night time started emotionally: the squad wore shirts etched with “Diogo J 20” and black armbands in tribute to Diogo Jota, with a mosaic and wreath from membership legend Kenny Dalglish. A touching second that united supporters and gamers alike.

On the sector, Liverpool had been show indicators of heavy metallic soccer however (in opposition to the run of play) fell behind on 10 minutes when Leão’s electrical counter‑assault noticed him dash from midway to ship an outstanding end past Alisson. May van Dijk have been nearer – possibly one other week additional into pre-season he would have.

The Reds rallied and confirmed encouraging play — Rio Ngumoha, certainly one of Liverpool’s standout youth midfielders, delivered a properly‑timed help to Dominik Szoboszlai, who curled house a sensible equaliser within the twenty sixth minute.

In the meantime Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s file signing, debuted within the beginning eleven and impressed within the first half with silky motion and hyperlink‑up play alongside academy graduates. Supporters have already hailed Rio as a particular expertise.

On the break, Arne Slot made wholesale adjustments. Alisson was changed by new keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, and all ten outfield gamers had been additionally switched up.

Second half tea: Mamardashville; Bradley, Continent, Sympathy; Neck, Jones, Nyoni; Doak, Frimpong, Gakpo.

Milan struck early by way of Loftus‑Cheek, following one other incisive Leão run and lay‑off. Then Noah Okafor doubled their benefit with a slick end. The Rossoneri punished Liverpool’s transition lapses with ruthless effectivity.

Frimpong was maybe one of many stand out performers within the second half – his tempo and crossing look to be an actual asset for the reds within the season forward.

In stoppage time, Cody Gakpo headed in a aim to offer followers hope — a cultured end from a looped ball by Konate. However inside seconds, a comedic combine‑up occurred; Tsimikas performed again to Mamardashvili too softly, the keeper missed it, and Okafor tapped house the fourth.

A defeat however with Wirtz settling in, Ngumoha pushing by way of, and senior gamers like Szoboszlai and Gakpo contributing, there’s lots to construct on.