Liverpool vs Bayern Munich: Pre-season pleasant – LIVE!
The Reds face their hardest take a look at of pre-season as far as they tackle the German giants in Singapore. Liverpool have impressed throughout 4 friendlies to date this summer time, remaining unbeaten and scoring 4 in each sport to this point.
Darwin Nunez has already chipped in with 4 objectives, whereas Jota has 5 objective involvements and Mohamed Salah boasts six forward of their penultimate pre-season run out. This afternoon’s sport will likely be no stroll within the park, although, as Bayern put their very own squad via their paces.
There will likely be no reunion for Sadio Mane, who yesterday left Bayern for Al Nassr, whereas prime switch goal Harry Kane nonetheless stays a Spurs participant. Bayern misplaced 2-1 to Manchester City final outing – will or not it’s one other defeat to an English large right this moment? Follow the sport LIVE under with our devoted match weblog, that includes all of the motion from the Singapore National Stadium, with kick-off at 12.30pm UK time.
Live updates
Klopp laughs about Mbappe rumours
Jurgen Klopp has dismissed speak of Liverpool attemping to signal Kylian Mbappe, however joked he can be open to a “surprise” transfer from the membership.
It has been claimed claimed that Liverpool are in talks with PSG over a shock mortgage transfer for Mbappe, one that might guarantee there may be not a poisonous season forward in PSG and go away him free to safe his dream switch to Real Madrid on the finish of the marketing campaign.
“We laugh about it,” Klopp advised Sky Germany.
“I can say that I think he’s a really good player, but the financial conditions don’t suit us at all. I wouldn’t like to ruin the story now, but as far as I know, there’s nothing to it.
“But it’s possible that someone else from the club is preparing something and wants to surprise me, but that hasn’t happened in the eight years that I’ve been here. That would be the first time.”
Score prediction
Two good groups in promising type enjoying out a aggressive pre-season pleasant must be an entertaining watch with little to separate them.
3-3 draw.
Bayern Munich crew news
There will likely be no reunion for Sadio Mane right this moment after his transfer from Bayern to Al Nassr was confirmed on Tuesday. Thiago is one other lacking out with the Liverpool midfielder injured.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Thomas Muller have joined Manuel Neuer and Raphael Guerreiro on the therapy desk.
Yann Sommer remains to be with the squad regardless of robust hyperlinks with Inter Milan. New signing Kim Min-jae is in line to make his second look.
Liverpool crew news
Virgil van Dijk will this afternoon seemingly put on Liverpool’s captain armband for the primary time on a everlasting foundation after being formally confirmed as Jordan Henderson’s alternative earlier this week, with Trent Alexander-Arnold his vice-captain.
Elsewhere, Curtis Jones returned to the crew after serving to win the U21 European Championships earlier this summer time for the win over Leicester. The midfielder may proceed towards Bayern, with new signing Dominik Szoboszlai additionally accessible following his current ankle pressure.
Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic and Conor Bradley are all out however Jurgen Klopp has largely a full squad from which to decide on. Alisson Becker is anticipated to start out in objective as Liverpool look to increase their unbeaten file in pre-season.
Where to look at Liverpool vs Bayern
TV channel and stay stream: Liverpool vs Bayern Munich is being broadcast stay by way of the Reds’ in-house subscription media service, LFCTV and LFCTV GO.
Welcome
Good morning and welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE protection of the pre-season pleasant between Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Free-scoring Liverpool have totally loved themselves to date throughout the low season, integrating new signings and proving potent up prime.
Bayern, although, will show the sternest take a look at but and will likely be licking their lips at a profligate Reds defence.
Kick-off on the Singapore National Stadium is at 12.30pm UK time, so follow us.