Liverpool under-21s suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat at the hands of FC Porto's B team on Sunday afternoon as the young Reds near the end of their pre-season preparations.
Barry Lewtas' side were comfortable winners in their friendly with League One opponents, Fleetwood Town, on Wednesday and secured a 4-1 victory courtesy of goals from Oakley Cannonier, Jarell Quansah, Fidel O'Rourke and Dominic Corness. Prior to this impressive display, Liverpool had experienced a mixed set of results: beating Kidderminster Harriers and Leeds United, drawing with Caernarfon Town and losing to Wigan Athletic.
VERDICT: Liverpool major pre-season hope is obvious despite injuries and mixed results
