Liverpool vs Como Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly
Anfield to host Cesc Fabregas’ Como twice within a span of a few hours for last pre-season clash
Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, United Kingdom, gears up to host a pre-season friendly fixture where home team Liverpool and Italian outfit Como face each other in two pre-season games.
The Reds parted ways with Arne Slot, and former Bournemouth gaffer Andoni Iraola took over the reins as the new Liverpool gaffer. The former Rayo Vallecano gaffer succumbed to losses to Monaco and Leeds United in the last two games and will eye a win before taking on Newcastle in the opener.
The Reds, despite a dip in form last season, were lucky enough to earn a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League. After Konaté and Robertson departed Anfield, Liverpool bolstered their team by acquiring the services of Ronald Araújo and Victor Muñoz.
From playing in the Italian third division to playing Champions League football, Como has come a long way. One of the major protagonists in this story has been former Chelsea player Cesc Fabregas, who turned around the destiny of the Italian outfit.
Como have roped in England international Trevor Chalobah from Chelsea and Yan Couto from Dortmund on loan. After a 2-2 draw with Paris FC, Fabregas’ side did a pretty impressive job of holding reigning English champions Arsenal to another 1-1 draw before going down narrowly on penalties.
Kick-off:
- Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Stadium: Anfield Stadium
- Kick-off time: 10:30 pm IST
- Date: Sunday, 16 August
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Liverpool (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-D
Como (in all competitions): D-D-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
The Amsterdam-born fullback has played for Celtic and Leverkusen before making a move to Anfield with Liverpool. A product of Manchester City’s youth setup, Frimpong had a decent outing last season for the Reds, making 3 goal contributions in over 30 games.
An established international for the Netherlands national team, Frimpong offers unmatched speed and acceleration from the flanks. He also offers positional flexibility to Iraola and will be a key player to watch out for Liverpool in the upcoming season.
Yan Couto (Como)
The Brazilian wingback from Curitiba will spend the season on loan to Como. The right-back has plied his trade with Girona and Braga previously. He had a pretty impressive season in the Bundesliga with Leverkusen, making 4 goal contributions.
One of the most technically gifted modern Brazilian attacking full-backs playing in Europe, he is just 24 and has a long way to go. He will be tasked with the responsibility of making those accelerated runs from the flanks to set up Senegalese winger Assane Diao.
Match Facts
- These two sides are set to meet each other for the first time.
- Liverpool are winless in their last two friendly games.
- Como will play in the UEFA Champions League this season
Liverpool vs Como: Betting Tips and Odds
- Liverpool to win the game
- Alexander Isak to score
- Liverpool 3-1 Como
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, there are too many injury concerns. Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, Jayden Danns, Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley are set to be absent.
For Como, there are no injury concerns. But it will be interesting to see if Nico Paz takes the field tomorrow against the Reds.
Head-to-Head
These two sides are set to meet each other for the first time.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker (GK); Jeremie Frimpong, Ronald Araújo, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai; Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak
Como predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Jean Butez (GK); Yan Couto, Jacobo Ramón, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Álex Valle; Lucas Da Cunha, Máximo Perrone; Mattia Liberali, Martin Baturina, Assane Diao; Anastasios Douvikas
Match Prediction
Both sides are set to meet twice in a span of a few hours. We expect the Reds to field their main team in the second game at home and get the better of Como, with Alexander Isak scoring a brace.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Como
Telecast Details
Worldwide: LFC TV
India: Fancode
When and where is the Liverpool vs Como friendly match?
The match will be played at Anfield in Liverpool, UK, on Sunday, 16 August, at 10:30 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Liverpool vs Como friendly match?
The match can be streamed on LFC TV
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