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Liverpool prepares for friendly doubleheader against Como this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:55 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Liverpool prepares for friendly doubleheader against Como this weekend

Summary

Liverpool is set to face Como twice on Sunday, starting with a behind-closed-doors match at 11:30 am followed by a public game at Anfield at 6 pm. Head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed that all World Cup participants, including Alexis Mac Allister, have returned to training, enhancing the squad's depth. New loan signing Ronald Araujo also joins the squad, although Liverpool will be without players such as Hugo Ekitike and Joe Gomez due to injuries. The objective for the friendlies is to ensure player readiness without adding further injury concerns ahead of the Premier League opener against Newcastle next weekend.

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Status Watch

•Liverpool plays Como in two friendlies on Sunday, August 16.
•First match at AXA Training Centre; second at Anfield.
•Alexis Mac Allister and Ronald Araujo bolstering the squad.
•Liverpool will miss several injured players.
•Head coach Iraola aims to avoid injuries before the season opener.

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9:55 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We now have…’ – Andoni Iraola confirms big boost for Liverpool ahead of Como friendly

What they're saying

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Andoni Iraola has confirmed a significant boost for Liverpool ahead of their two friendly fixtures against Como on Sunday.The two clubs will face each other twice tomorrow, firstly in a behind-closed-...
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