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Liverpool faces defensive challenges ahead of Como match on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Liverpool faces defensive challenges ahead of Como match on Sunday

Summary

Liverpool prepares for its final pre-season fixture against Como amid injury concerns in the defense. Coach Andoni Iraola is assessing the fitness of new signing Jeremy Jacquet, who missed the match against Monaco but has returned to training. With Virgil van Dijk as the only fully fit senior center-back, Iraola secured a loan for Ronald Araujo from Barcelona to address the shortage. Curtis Jones also returns from a hip issue, while Alexis Mac Allister and Victor Munoz are being monitored post-World Cup. The team aims to finalize its lineup before the Premier League opener next weekend.

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Status Watch

•Liverpool prepares for a pre-season match against Como on August 20.
•Jeremy Jacquet's fitness remains uncertain after missing previous matches.
•Virgil van Dijk is currently the only fully fit senior center-back.
•Ronald Araujo has been brought in on loan to strengthen the defense.
•Curtis Jones and other players are returning from injury concerns.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Starting XI vs Como: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

What they're saying

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Liverpool Injury Concerns Mount Before Como as Andoni Iraola Weighs Jeremy Jacquet CallLiverpool go into their final pre-season fixtures against Como with a familiar problem, too few fit centre-backs ...
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