Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool will not be at their best for the Community Shield and face a “big fight” to overcome Manchester City.
The Reds were beaten 1-0 at Red Bull Salzburg in a friendly on Wednesday ahead of their showdown with Pep Guardiola’s side at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Klopp’s squad are currently on a week-long training camp in Austria with many of the expected starters against City restricted to just a half-hour run-out at the Red Bull Arena.