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Liverpool faces Sunderland in Nashville friendly amid squad challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Liverpool faces Sunderland in Nashville friendly amid squad challenges

Summary

Liverpool and Sunderland are set to meet in a pre-season friendly at GEODIS Park in Nashville on July 25. Both teams are dealing with significant squad limitations, with Liverpool missing key players like Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk due to extended breaks, while Sunderland's captain Granit Xhaka and others are also absent. This match marks Liverpool's first pre-season effort under new manager Andoni Iraola, while Sunderland has already begun its pre-season with a strong 5-1 victory over York City. The match will stream live on LFCTV, as it will not be available on regular UK TV channels.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for July 25 at GEODIS Park in Nashville.
•Liverpool has a depleted squad with several first-team absentees.
•Sunderland also missing key players, including Granit Xhaka.
•Liverpool is in a transitional period under manager Andoni Iraola.
•Sunderland won their opening pre-season match 5-1 against York City.

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