Liverpool is set to host Sevilla at Anfield on Sunday, August 11, at 12:30 BST in their final pre-season friendly before the 2024-25 Premier League campaign begins.
The match follows Liverpool’s successful tour of the United States, where they won all three games, including victories over Arsenal and Manchester United.
New manager Arne Slot has overseen a promising pre-season as the Reds prepare for their Premier League opener against newly promoted Ipswich Town on August 17.
This friendly against Sevilla offers a different challenge, with the Spanish side also under new management in Garcia Pimienta.
Team News:
Liverpool’s key players, including Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, and Alisson, who missed the US tour, are expected to feature. Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai are carrying minor injuries but are likely to play.
Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho are expected to start in the attacking line.
Sevilla may debut new signings Kelechi Iheanacho and Lucien Agoume, while Albert Sambi Lokonga is sidelined with a hamstring issue. Loic Bade is absent due to Olympic commitments with France.
Predicted Lineups:
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Jones, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Jota, Carvalho.
Sevilla (4-3-3): Nyland; Angel, Nianzou, Gudelj, Pedrosa; Sow, Bueno, Sow; Ocampos, Ejuke, Isaac.
Recent Form (All Competitions):
Liverpool: W-W-W-L-W
Sevilla: W-W-L-L-L
Head-to-Head Record (All Games):
Liverpool: 0 wins
Sevilla: 1 win
Draws: 2
Last meeting: Sevilla 3-3 Liverpool (21 November 2017 – Champions League)
This friendly presents an opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies before their respective league campaigns begin. For Liverpool, it’s a chance to build on their positive pre-season form, while Sevilla look to improve following a disappointing 14th-place finish in La Liga last season.
The match will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as it provides insights into Arne Slot’s tactical approach and the integration of Liverpool’s returning players. For Sevilla, it’s an early test for Garcia Pimienta’s new-look side against Premier League opposition.
