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Liverpool welcomes back Alexis Mac Allister for Como friendlies

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

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Liverpool welcomes back Alexis Mac Allister for Como friendlies

Summary

Liverpool will face Italian club Como in two friendly matches on August 16, 2026, with the first at the AXA Training Centre and the second at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister has returned from his post-World Cup break, boosting the squad ahead of the double-header. Head coach Andoni Iraola has emphasized the importance of Mac Allister's availability and highlighted the need for fitness and cohesion during pre-season training. With Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak having joined the squad during the US tour, the team is nearing full strength despite some absences.

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•Liverpool plays Como in two friendlies on August 16, 2026.
•Alexis Mac Allister returns to the squad after World Cup duties.
•Head coach Andoni Iraola seeks fitness and cohesion during pre-season.
•Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak joined during the US tour.
•Liverpool is approaching full strength despite several absences.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola confirms huge Liverpool boost ahead of Como friendly

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Liverpool Boost as Alexis Mac Allister Returns for Como FriendliesPre-season can feel like a slog. Heat, hard yards, split squads, minutes in the legs, and a manager trying to build rhythm while playe...
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