Liverpool welcomed AS Monaco to Anfield on Sunday afternoon for one of the club’s final pre-season tests ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The Liverpool vs AS Monaco friendly marked the home debut of new head coach Andoni Iraola, with supporters eager to see his team in action at Anfield for the first time. Kick-off was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. BST, with the Reds aiming to bounce back from their recent defeat to Leeds United and continue preparations for the new Premier League season.
The match also offered Liverpool fans their first chance to watch several senior players return from international duty, while summer signing Victor Munoz was expected to make his debut. Across the pitch, AS Monaco FC arrived under new manager Filipe Luís hoping to continue building momentum before the Ligue 1 campaign.
Match Preview and Team News
Liverpool head into the match after recording pre-season victories over Sunderland and Wrexham before suffering a 4-2 defeat to Leeds United. Several senior players, including Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo, have returned to training and are expected to feature. Victor Munoz is also in line for his first appearance in a Liverpool shirt.
Monaco are beginning a new era under Filipe Luís following the departure of Maghnes Akliouche to PSG. Former Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino misses the trip because of an ACL injury.
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