Liverpool concluded their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos at Nissan Stadium in Japan. The match, held on July 30, marked the end of a challenging tour for the team, which also saw a 4-2 loss to AC Milan in Hong Kong.
Yokohama F. Marinos took the lead in the 55th minute through a goal from Asahi Uenaka. However, Liverpool quickly responded. Florian Wirtz, in his first appearance for the club, scored an equalizer in the 62nd minute. The goal came after a well-coordinated team move involving Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool continued to dominate the game, and Trey Nyoni put the team ahead in the 68th minute. Nyoni converted a cross from Jeremie Frimpong to make it 2-1. The Reds sealed their victory when 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha added a third goal in the 87th minute, further enhancing the team’s confidence as they head into the new season.
New signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike featured in the match, with Ekitike making his debut for Liverpool. The match also saw multiple second-half substitutions, including the introduction of Alexis Mac Allister, as manager Jürgen Klopp continued to fine-tune his squad ahead of the upcoming season.
The game was attended by over 67,000 spectators, bringing a strong finish to Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Asia. Following the match, Liverpool’s next fixtures include a doubleheader against Athletic Bilbao at Anfield on August 4, followed by the Community Shield match against Crystal Palace. The Premier League season will kick off on August 15 with a home game against Bournemouth.
The win against Yokohama F. Marinos provided valuable preparation for Liverpool as they continue their journey to defend their Premier League title.
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