Andoni Iraola‘s first Anfield outing ended in defeat as Liverpool succumbed to back-to-back second-half capitulations in pre-season, losing late on to Monaco.
After surrendering a two-goal lead to lose to Leeds United in the final fixture of their USA tour, the Reds did the same on their return to Merseyside, having looked in total control at the break after goals from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
Aleksandr Golovin had halved the deficit just before the interval to get the Ligue 1 side back in the game before Mika Biereth equalised in the 56th minute, with Liverpool evidently beginning to tire.
A flurry of substitutions, including the debut of new signing Victor Munoz, didn’t do much to turn the tide for Liverpool with Monaco looking the more likely to score, and they got their winner in the 88th minute through an unsaveable header from Paris Brunner.
Follow the latest updates from Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Monaco in our live blog below:
Liverpool vs Monaco LIVE
- Liverpool endure another second-half capitulation in late friendly defeat to Monaco
- Victor Munoz made his Liverpool debut off the bench
- 88' GOAL! Brunner wins it for Monaco with unsaveable header [LIV 2-3 MON]
- 56' GOAL! Biereth equalises for Monaco after initial Mamardashvili save [LIV 2-2 MON]
- 44' GOAL! Golovin halves deficit from the spot [LIV 2-1 MON]
- 29' GOAL! Wirtz forces in from goal-mouth scramble [LIV 2-0 MON]
- 16' GOAL! Isak fires in opener to give Liverpool deserved lead [LIV 1-0 MON]
The problem Liverpool must address after Andoni Iraola’s losing Anfield bow
17:10 , Richard Jolly at Anfield
When Anfield had last hosted Liverpool, as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson bade farewell and their teammates embarked on their final lap of honour, Arne Slot had remained sat in the dugout. It proved the last sighting of him in Liverpool. Some 11 weeks later, Slot’s successor was a visible presence on the edge of the technical area, Andoni Iraola’s constant clapping encouraging his players at the start of a new era. It began with echoes of the old: a 3-2 defeat to Monaco, with a lead lost at Anfield, with a goal conceded to a set-piece, had some similarities with Slot’s unravelling, even if the stakes were lower.
Iraola may hope the parallels with last season end when the competitive football starts. As it was, Liverpool outlined why they require Ronald Araujo and how their recruitment is unfinished.
Richard Jolly reports from Anfield:
The problem Liverpool must address after Andoni Iraola’s losing Anfield bow
Andoni Iraola gives Jeremy Jacquet and Curtis Jones updates
18:00 , Will Castle
Andoni Iraola has provided updates on new signing Jeremy Jacquet and Curtis Jones, both of whom were absent today.
"With Jeremy we decided not to put him in today, but he should be fine for the next game," he said. "He's take a little bit more time than we expected.
"Curtis has trained every day but yesterday he had some issues in his hip. It doesn't look like anything big, but it didn't make any sense to risk it."
New signing Ronald Araujo on verge of Liverpool move
17:45 , Will Castle
Ronald Araujo has arrived in England and is set to undergo a medical today ahead of his loan move to Liverpool. The Barcelona centre-back is set to become Liverpool’s second signing of the summer and strengthen their defensive options.
Araujo, primarily a central defender but who can also play right-back, will help give Iraola more strength in depth in both positions. That will very much be welcomed after today’s second-half collapse.
Liverpool are short of fit defenders with right-back Conor Bradley probably out until November and the versatile Joe Gomez being injured in their first match of pre-season.
Fellow centre-back Giovanni Leoni has not played since suffering a cruciate ligament injury on his debut against Southampton last September, while new signing Jeremy Jacquet was left out of matches on the pre-season tour of the United States because of concerns about his fitness.
A fitting tribute for Kevin Keegan
17:30 , Will Castle
A period of applause in memory of Kevin Keegan ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AkPZG7babe
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 9, 2026
Game of two halves
17:15 , Will Castle
Andoni Iraola can definitely take encouragement from that first half, which saw Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz get on target with Liverpool dominating.
The wholesale changes in the second half clearly disrupted their rhythm, leading to the collapse.
But two weeks out from the start of the season, the lack of squad depth does seem to be proving a cause for concern.
Victor Munoz makes Liverpool debut
17:00 , Will Castle
Victor on for his first minutes at the Reds 👌 pic.twitter.com/WRLrd50vBC
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 9, 2026
Liverpool succumb to second-half collapse again in pre-season
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FULL-TIME! Liverpool 2-3 Monaco
16:32 , Will Castle
Andoni Iraola‘s first Anfield outing ended in defeat as Liverpool succumbed to back-to-back second-half capitulations in pre-season, losing late on to Monaco.
After surrendering a two-goal lead to lose to Leeds United in the final fixture of their USA tour, the Reds did the same on their return to Merseyside, having looked in total control at the break after goals from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
Aleksandr Golovin had halved the deficit just before the interval to get the Ligue 1 side back in the game before Mika Biereth equalised in the 56th minute, with Liverpool evidently beginning to tire.
A flurry of substitutions, including the debut of new signing Victor Munoz, didn’t do much to turn the tide for Liverpool with Monaco looking the more likely to score, and they got their winner in the 88th minute through an unsaveable header from Paris Brunner.
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 2-3 Monaco
16:22 , Will Castle
Another pre-season capitulation from Liverpool, surrendering a two-goal in back-to-back games as Monaco claim victory at Anfield.
Not the best way to make your Anfield bow for Andoni Iraola.
But of course, it’s only pre-season. This won’t be the time to overreact.
Liverpool 2-3 Monaco
16:20 , Will Castle
90 mins: Paris Brunner just went on a wonderful run and got into the box, but he kicks the ground just as he’s about to let fly.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-3 Monaco (Brunner, 88')
16:18 , Will Castle
Monaco have nicked it at the death!
It’s substitute Paris Brunner who heads in from a corner at the front post, flicking on an unsavable header.
Yet again, Liverpool have surrendered a two-goal lead in a friendly and look set to suffer defeat.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
16:16 , Will Castle
86 mins: Tussle between Rio Ngumoha and Christian Mawissa, and the Reds teenager comes out on top to applause from the Anfield crowd.
This game is just petering out now.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
16:12 , Will Castle
82 mins: Tired legs really kicking in for Liverpool as Monaco have another opening.
Mamadou Coulibaly cuts onto his left but his curling effort is deflected over by Milos Kerkez.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
16:10 , Will Castle
80 mins: And with that, another Monaco change.
Goalscorer Mika Biereth is replaced by Paris Brunner.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
16:07 , Will Castle
75 mins: Right, a fair few more changes for each team now.
For Liverpool: Lewis Koumas is off for Federico Chiesa, Jeremie Frimpong is replaced by Calvin Ramsay, and Dominik Szoboszlai makes way for Harvey Elliot, who gets a wonderful reception from the Anfield crowd after everything he had to go through on loan at Aston Villa last year.
For Monaco: Aleksandr Golovin, Pape Cabral and Nazinho are off, replaced by Stanis Idumbo Muzambo, Anis Soubeir and Christian Mawissa.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
16:04 , Will Castle
73 mins: CLOSE! Just like how Liverpool looked like they could score with every attack in the first half, the same can be said about Monaco in the second.
Oumar Konate is played in down the left and fires aiming for the far corner, but he just drags his shot wide of the post.
The infamous second-half problems Liverpool suffered under Arne Slot might be lingering under new management...
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
16:00 , Will Castle
70 mins: SAVE! Monaco very nearly completed the turnaround there!
Mamadou Coulibaly catches the bouncing cross perfectly and Giorgi Mamardashvili just has to react instinctively, and luckily for the Georgian, his raised arms block the thunderbolt.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
15:58 , Will Castle
68 mins: Now to the other side, with new boy Victor Munoz getting oohs and aahs out of the Anfield crowd with a lovely bit of skill to dart into the box.
His low cross is cut out by a blue shirt.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
15:57 , Will Castle
67 mins: Anfield holds its collective breath whenever Rio Ngumoha gets on the ball. He holds so much attacking impetus.
Liverpool also had a heart in mouth situation after a Monaco man was brought down as he looked to break in behind - Jared Gillet was lenient and only gave a free-kick for the initial contact, rather than potentially issuing a red.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
15:55 , Will Castle
64 mins: Three changes for Monaco, now.
Matthis Albine comes off for Oumar Konate, Lamine Camara makes way for Safouane Benzahra, and Mathys Detourbet is replaced by Mamadou Coulibaly.
Liverpool 2-2 Monaco
15:52 , Will Castle
60 mins: With that setback for Liverpool, here comes the Andoni Iraola’s cavalry.
The big arrival sees Victor Munoz step onto the pitch for the first time as a Liverpool player, replacing Florian Wirtz for his debut.
Virgil van Dijk also makes way for Luke Chambers, while Milos Kerkez comes on for Alexander Isak, Trey Nyoni for Kostas Tsimikas, James McConnell for Ryan Gravenberch, and Rio Ngumoha for Cody Gakpo - who gets the largest cheer from the Anfield crowd.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-2 Monaco (Biereth, 56')
15:47 , Will Castle
Mika Biereth breaks in behind and while Giorgi Mamardashvili makes a smart stop to deny the striker’s first effort, it falls right back to him and makes no mistake with the second shot.
Monaco are level. Deja vu from Soldier Field?
Liverpool 2-1 Monaco
15:44 , Will Castle
53 mins: Liverpool want a penalty after Alexander Isak hits the deck in the box, feeling he’s been tripped up - but the referee says Pape Cabral got the ball.
Nevertheless, good link up play with Ryan Gravenberch again.
Liverpool 2-1 Monaco
15:41 , Will Castle
50 mins: Quieter start to the second half than we got in the first.
Giorgi Mamardashvili has a bit of a scare on the ball and has to hoof it out for a throw to avoid getting closed down.
Liverpool 2-1 Monaco
15:37 , Will Castle
46 mins: Wataru Endo IMMEDIATELY into the action with two big flying headers - love to see it.
BACK UNDERWAY! Liverpool 2-1 Monaco
15:36 , Will Castle
And we’re off again.
There are indeed a couple of changes. Alisson is replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili in between the sticks, while Wataru Endo - who missed the World Cup due to injury - comes on for Ifeanyi Ndukwe.
Monaco, meanwhile, bring on Jordan Teze for Vanderson.
Here come the teams
15:33 , Will Castle
Second half coming up - doesn’t look like we’re getting wholesale changes from Andoni Iraola, but there might be a couple.
Debut time for Victor Munoz?
15:30 , Will Castle
Liverpool new boy Victor Munoz started on the bench - will the second half bring his debut in a Reds shirt?
Don't get too complacent
15:29 , Will Castle
Liverpool have been far and away the better team in that first half, and Monaco will be grateful their one-goal deficit is not more.
However, the capitulation of last time out against Leeds will surely be weighing on the minds of Liverpool fans, even more so now after Aleksandr Golovin’s penalty.
For those who missed it, Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead in the second half to lose 4-2 to their Premier League rivals in the final match of their USA tour.
Andoni Iraola will not want that becoming a trend as the new season approaches.
Dominant first half from Liverpool
15:26 , Will Castle
Andoni Iraola’s Anfield bow is going to plan so far!
Watch: Liverpool's first-half goals against Monaco
15:23 , Will Castle
A wonderful Liverpool team move is expertly finished by Alexander Isak 🎯
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 9, 2026
Watch Liverpool vs. Monaco live on CBS Sports Network 📺 pic.twitter.com/Boi3ktlgem
Florian Wirtz finishes from close range as Liverpool double their lead vs. Monaco 🇩🇪
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 9, 2026
Watch Liverpool vs. Monaco live on CBS Sports Network 📺 pic.twitter.com/nGvigZTviO
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 2-1 Monaco
15:20 , Will Castle
And that’s your lot for the first half!
Liverpool deservingly have the lead thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, but Monaco are still very much in this after Aleksandr Golovin’s penalty halved the deficit just before the break.
Liverpool 2-1 Monaco
15:19 , Will Castle
45+1 mins: Liverpool will have the last action of the first half with a deep free-kick...
It’s whipped onto the head of Virgil van Dijk, who heads just over. Nearly redeemed himself immediately for the penalty!
GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 Monaco (Golovin, 44')
15:17 , Will Castle
Aleksandr Golovin, the man who won the penalty, steps up... and fires past Alisson into the right of the goal. Great penalty.
Monaco halve the deficit.
PENALTY! Liverpool 2-0 Monaco
15:16 , Will Castle
43 mins: Well then - a potential way back for Monaco.
Aleksandr Golovin drives into the box and gets blocked off by Virgil van Dijk before falling to the deck. Jared Gillet points to the spot.
Liverpool 2-0 Monaco
15:14 , Will Castle
41 mins: Concern for Liverpool as Kostas Tsimikas holds his ankle in visible pain.
Looks like someone’s studs raked down his Achilles. A painful one, but he looks fine to continue.
Liverpool 2-0 Monaco
15:12 , Will Castle
39 mins: The Andoni Iraola press is there for all to see once again as Liverpool win the ball back immediately after losing it in the Monaco half.
It’s then set back to Kostas Tsimikas who lets fly from range - he doesn’t half get behind it, but it flies wide.
Liverpool 2-0 Monaco
15:10 , Will Castle
36 mins: Monaco are getting moments in Liverpool’s final third but they just haven’t been able to create anything with it. Just then, a ball is whipped in from the left but nobody is there to meet it.
It’s Liverpool who look like scoring again, and that’s with them playing at second gear - there’s not much need for them to up the ante at the moment.
Another opening for Florian Wirtz, this time blocked by a light blue shirt.
Liverpool 2-0 Monaco
15:06 , Will Castle
31 mins: Liverpool heading straight for the Monaco goal once again from kick-off, with Lewis Koumas firing another effort on goal which this time is straight down the throat of Lukas Hradecky.
The up the other end, a shot is fired from range by Matthis Abline that has to be watched by Alisson - no drama this time.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Monaco (Wirtz, 29')
15:02 , Will Castle
Liverpool weren’t to be denied there!
Lewis Koumas stands it up for Cody Gakpo at the back, who nods it down for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to attack.
It leads to a goalmouth scramble but Wirtz is able to force it past the grounded Lukas Hradecky to double Liverpool’s lead.
The scoreline isn’t flattering - Liverpool have been well on top!
Liverpool 1-0 Monaco
14:57 , Will Castle
24 mins: CHANCE! It’s chance after chance for Liverpool!
Lewis Koumas should hit the target as he meets a cross at the back post on the volley, but he blazes over.
But here come Liverpool again through Florian Wirtz. He opens his body up on the edge of the box but bends just wide.
Liverpool 1-0 Monaco
14:56 , Will Castle
21 mins: Anfield gets to its feet as the clock strikes 20, bringing their tribute of Diogo Jota into the new season.
As the applause rings around the ground, Liverpool fashion two chance - the first seeing Florian Wirtz slide the ball to Alexander Isak, only for the Swede to get the ball caught in his feet, before Lewis Koumas has his shot blocked on the pull-back.
Liverpool 1-0 Monaco
14:53 , Will Castle
20 mins: Monaco have responded positively to Liverpool’s deserved opener.
They stormed up the Kop end from kick-off as a delightful delivery was whipped in from the right - but no Monaco shirt was there to meet it.
Filipe Luis’ side are also enjoying more of the ball with Liverpool struggling to get out.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Monaco (Isak, 16')
14:50 , Will Castle
There’s Liverpool’s opener!
It’s wonderful play, with Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai doing a give and go before it’s slipped into the path of Isak.
The Swede then makes it look easy with the touch and shoot, drilling the ball past Lukas Hradecky.
It’s been coming!
Liverpool 0-0 Monaco
14:49 , Will Castle
15 mins: He’s been one of Liverpool’s stars of pre-season, and Ifeanyi Ndukwe showed us why again as he beautifully turned out of danger.
Andoni Iraola will rue the fact he won’t be able to play the Austrian teenager this season due to a work permit.
Liverpool 0-0 Monaco
14:47 , Will Castle
13 mins: SAVE! Liverpool are piling on the pressure now!
After a long ball from the back finds Lewis Koumas on the right, the Welshman whips a wonderful cross onto the head of Cody Gakpo, who looks certain to score as he nods on target.
But there’s Lukas Hradecky again to produce another fine stop!
Liverpool 0-0 Monaco
14:42 , Will Castle
9 mins: CHANCE! Another big moment for Liverpool as Dominik Szoboszlai slips in Cody Gakpo, but the Dutchman slices it inside the box and fires wide.
Liverpool 0-0 Monaco
14:40 , Will Castle
7 mins: SAVE! Great play from Liverpool’s £100m boys, Alexander Isak linking up with Florian Wirtz before the German fired for the far corner.
It’s a strong left hand from Lukas Hradecky to deny Wirtz, and Jeremie Frimpong’s follow-up effort then goes straight at the Finnish stopper.
Liverpool 0-0 Monaco
14:38 , Will Castle
4 mins: Alexander Isak on the ball again as he receives it on the left.
He looks to whip it onto a Liverpool head at the back post but overcooks his cross.
Liverpool 0-0 Monaco
14:36 , Will Castle
2 mins: It’s been a frantic start!
Liverpool immediately try and thread it through down the right from kick-off, only for the flag to go up to thwart their fast start.
Monaco then come down the other end and win a corner, but Liverpool are able to counter from that through the blistering pace of Jeremie Frimpong.
Alexander Isak tries to break into the box but the ball is ushered out for a goal kick by a Monaco body.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 Monaco
14:33 , Will Castle
We are underway!
Tributes paid to Kevin Keegan
14:32 , Will Castle
Anfield observes a rousing minute’s applause for the late Kevin Keegan.
A fitting tribute for one of the game’s all-time greats.
The teams are out
14:29 , Will Castle
The teams are out, and we’re getting our first You’ll Never Walk Alone of the season.
Closing in on kick-off!
14:27 , Will Castle
The players are lining up in the tunnel - we are just moments away from getting underway!
We’ll bring you all the action from Anfield.
When do Liverpool start the season?
14:23 , Will Castle
This is Liverpool’s penultimate pre-season friendly before their competitive season begins.
They return to Anfield for a double-header against Como (one of which is behind closed doors), before their Premier League campaign kicks off away to Newcastle on Sunday 23 August.
Takumi Minamino returns to Anfield
14:20 , Will Castle
Fan favourite Takumi Minamino is back at Anfield - even though his recovery from a serious knee injury means he can’t play today.
The Japanese international became something of a cult hero at Liverpool, especially after numerous clutch moments in cup competitions.
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨 returns to Anfield 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/x0jcdL2GOV
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) August 9, 2026
Paul Pogba back on enemy territory
14:15 , Will Castle
Paul Pogba is back at Anfield, a place he will remember as enemy territory from his days as a Manchester United manager.
His career was derailed by a doping ban that later lifted, and he has subsequently spent the last season or so at Monaco.
He’s been out warming up with his team-mates - but he’s not in the matchday squad.
The Frenchman has been trotting around the Anfield pitch with two other big names absent from the team-sheet in Ansu Fati and the infamous Folarin Balogun, who (through no fault of his own) was the centre of the biggest scandal of the World Cup.
Victor Munoz in line for debut
14:10 , Will Castle
New signing Victor Munoz is in the Liverpool squad for the first time after returning from his post-World Cup break.
The Spaniard starts on the bench, but will likely get at least half an hour of football as Andoni Iraola rotates heavily after the break.
Welcome to Anfield, Victor! 🙌🏟️ pic.twitter.com/DhcMtz0Umc
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 9, 2026
Anfield arrivals
14:05 , Will Castle
The Reds have arrived ✅ pic.twitter.com/L7MOfNg4V2
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 9, 2026
Liverpool get warm welcome back to Anfield
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Monaco players pay respects to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva
13:50 , Will Castle
Nos dirigeants Thiago Scuro, Carlos Aviña, et notre entraîneur Filipe Luís, accompagnés par nos joueurs Denis Zakaria et Takumi Minamino, se sont rendus ce matin à Anfield pour se recueillir devant le Hillsborough Memorial.
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) August 9, 2026
Notre capitaine et Taki, ancien coéquipier de Diogo… pic.twitter.com/INXbfRMqYN
Monaco team news
13:46 , Will Castle
Filipe Luis starts a strong side against Liverpool, which includes a man who has often been amongst a Reds transfer rumour mill in Lamine Camara.
Former Spurs defender Eric Dier also starts at centre-back, while Arsenal academy product Mika Biereth leads the line.
Monaco XI: Hradecky; Vanderson, Sane, Dier, Nazinho; Camara, Cabral; Abline, Golovin, Detourbet; Biereth.
Le 𝐗𝐈 qui débutera cette rencontre face à 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 📋 pic.twitter.com/2cOYRbzUEN
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) August 9, 2026
The cold truth behind Mohamed Salah’s move to Turkey’s fourth-biggest club
13:40 , Will Castle
For the first time in a decade, Liverpool come to Anfield at the start of the season and their Egyptian king Mohamed Salah is not at their disposal.
He’s moved to Turkey, but not to Galatasaray, or Fenerbahce, or Besiktas. He’s joined Trabzonspor, the country’s fourth biggest club.
Richard Jolly explores the peculiar switch:
The cold truth behind Mohamed Salah’s move to Turkey’s fourth-biggest club
Is Liverpool vs Monaco on TV?
13:35 , Will Castle
Liverpool vs Monaco is due to kick off at 2.30pm BST today at Anfield.
How can I watch it?
The match will be available to subscribers via LFCTV and “All Red Video”, Liverpool’s streaming service. Coverage begins at 1.30pm BST.
New signing Ronald Araujo set to undergo Liverpool medical today
13:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Ronald Araujo has arrived in England and is set to undergo a medical today ahead of his loan move to Liverpool. The Barcelona centre-back is set to become Liverpool’s second signing of the summer and strengthen their defensive options.
Araujo, primarily a central defender but who can also play right-back, will help give Iraola more strength in depth in both positions.
Liverpool are short of fit defenders with right-back Conor Bradley probably out until November and the versatile Joe Gomez being injured in their first match of pre-season.
Fellow centre-back Giovanni Leoni has not played since suffering a cruciate ligament injury on his debut against Southampton last September, while new signing Jeremy Jacquet was left out of matches on the pre-season tour of the United States because of concerns about his fitness.
Liverpool team news: Van Dijk and Isak start against Monaco
13:21 , Jamie Braidwood
Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker are among the Liverpool players returning to pre-season action as the Reds face Monaco at Anfield.
Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz also start alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, while Alexander Isak leads the line.
Lewis Koumas and centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe, 18, are the youngsters handed the opportunity of a start, while new signing Victor Munoz could make his debut.
He’s been named on the bench alongside the likes of Rio Ngumoha, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Ndukwe, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Koumas, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
The Reds to take on AS Monaco at Anfield!
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 9, 2026
Watch the match LIVE on All Red Video 📺
Liverpool vs Monaco LIVE!
12:05 , Will Castle
Andoni Iraola will manage Liverpool at Anfield for the first time as his side welcomes Monaco for their penultimate friendly of pre-season.
Liverpool experienced mixed fortunes in their tour of the United States, which saw them beat Sunderland and Wrexham before enduring a dismal capitulation against Leeds in their final outing, surrendering a two-goal lead in the second half to lose 4-2 to their Premier League rivals.
Iraola will hope to take key lessons from that match into his Anfield bow against the Ligue 1 side, two weeks out from their season opener at Newcastle.
The Spaniard now has almost his full squad at his disposal after the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Cody Gakpo returned from their post-World Cup breaks, while new signing Victor Munoz could also be in line for a debut.
Good afternoon
12:00 , Will Castle
Hello there and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Monaco.
Stay tuned for all the latest team news, build-up and match action from Anfield!
