Ibrahima Konate (France) and Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands) have rejoined the Liverpool FC squad, following their post 2024 European Championships 2024 holidays.
New manager Arne Slot said they will make their pre-season debuts on Saturday night against Manchester United at the stadium on campus of the University of South Carolina.
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Kickoff: Sat. Aug. 3, Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina, 12:30am (BST), 7:30pm local
Competition: club friendly, branded the “Rivals in Red”
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Meanwhile Diogo Jota got re-integrated into the side having featured for a half against Arsenal. Curtis Jones is now back fit, after having a little injury scare earlier on in the tour.
The news is much worse for Scottish left back Andrew Robertson, who will be working with the physios and the medical staff, instead of featuring in this match.
This match will be in very hot, humid conditions, in the Deep South, so there will be hydration breaks, no doubt. And that’s good because Slot will need to make sure the lads don’t cramp up!
Prediction: United 1, Liverpool 1
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