Liverpool to face Wrexham in US friendly
The two clubs will meet at Yankee Stadium on July 30, 2026, in a pre-season fixture.
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Liverpool is set to play Wrexham in the United States on July 30, 2026. The fixture will be held at Yankee Stadium in New York City, with a kick-off time of 12:30 am British Summer Time. This match forms part of Liverpool's pre-season preparations.
New Managerial Era for Liverpool
The game marks a significant point for Liverpool as they begin a new chapter under their recently appointed manager, Andoni Iraola. Iraola took over from Arne Slot earlier in the summer. The club is looking to strengthen its squad, with Victor Munoz being the only arrival so far in the current transfer window. Liverpool aims to improve on their fourth-place finish in the Premier League last season.
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Team News and Absences
Liverpool faces some selection challenges due to injuries and players requiring extended time off. Joe Gomez is an injury concern after limping off in a recent match, leaving the team short in central defence. Jeremy Jacquet, a January signing, is expected to be available. Several players, including Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak, are part of the travelling squad after international commitments. However, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Victor Munoz have been granted additional rest. Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike are longer-term absentees due to injury.
Wrexham also has injury concerns, with Ryan Hardie and Elliot Lee picking up knocks in their previous game. Liberato Cacace is available for selection after returning from the World Cup. Wrexham enters the fixture having recently defeated Leeds in their last outing.
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+When and where will Liverpool play Wrexham?
Liverpool will face Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 30, 2026. The match is set to kick off at 12:30 am British Summer Time, making it a late-night or early-morning game for UK fans.
+Who is Liverpool's new manager?
Liverpool's new manager is Andoni Iraola, who took over from Arne Slot earlier in the summer. This match marks the start of his managerial era as he begins pre-season preparations with the squad.
+Which Liverpool players might miss the game due to injury or rest?
Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Victor Munoz are not expected to play due to additional rest. Joe Gomez is also an injury concern after limping off in a recent match, leaving a gap in defence.
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