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Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Red Bull Salzburg in Wednesday night's pre-season clash. Benjamin Sesko's assured first-half finish put the Austrian champions ...

Sesko spun away from Ibrahima Konate near the centre circle, exchanged passes with Noah Okafor and swept a clinical finish around Adrian for 1-0. - 3 hours ago - 3 hours ago He made amends by blocking Fernando’s thump towards goal, and Sesko whacked a shot too high on the follow-up. Salzburg should have broken the deadlock within seconds. The Uruguay international went for a first-time header that was caught with a dive by Nico Mantl.

Liverpool will go into their Community Shield final with Manchester City on the back of a defeat, after a disappointing display against RB Salzburg.

RB Salzburg missed a golden opportunity to take the lead when Gomez got a headed clearance before Sesko jinked past him. Before the end of the half, he headed the ball to team-mate Fernando who put the ball in the back of the net only to be ruled offside. While there were a small handful of those who started who impressed, it will be a surprise to see others in the line-up start on Saturday. Liverpool took a while to get going at the Red Bull Arena, but when they did, it was Nunez and Harvey Elliott who were in the thick of the action. Nunez got his first start against RB Salzburg, and despite being unable to get on the scoresheet there were positives to take from his performance and he was the sharpest man wearing Red in the first-half. Benjamin Sesko scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory for the hosts, as Jurgen Klopp's team selection on the night hinted at who he will start against Pep Guardiola's side on Saturday,

Liverpool star Roberto Firmino is reportedly closing in on a move to Juventus, which could have consequences for both Manchester United and Chelsea.

I would be one of the happiest people on the planet having a contract with Chelsea. If he said this, I do not understand." "I'm surprised [at Werner's comments]," said Tuchel. "I would be very happy as a young guy to have a contract at Chelsea Football Club. I would be one of the happiest people on the planet. Juve reportedly held Martial and Werner as alternatives to the Liverpool star, but are unlikely to press on with big-money signings if Firmino's move goes through.

Liverpool continued their training camp in Austria with a 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Red Bull Salzburg. The Reds' arduous double sessions in the Alps ...

Diaz and Salah both had decent chances saved by the Salzburg goalkeeper, while Roberto Firmino was also denied. Liverpool continued their training camp in Austria with a 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Red Bull Salzburg. Liverpool had a couple of early chances with Darwin Nunez having a header saved before smashing an effort onto the crossbar.

Delighted. It's an incredible football club; the support we get all over the world, the group of players and staff that I'm lucky enough to be working with ...

I bought the kids a keyboard for Christmas and I was trying to get them into it so I’ve been having a little go. How confident and optimistic would you be going into the season that you can have a real go again? Yeah and that’s credit to the boys and credit to the manager for the atmosphere he creates and the opportunities he gives us. It helps, the group we’ve had; we’ve been together a long time, with a few new additions obviously. You unfortunately lose a few faces but the new guys coming in, pre-season is a great time to do it – you are away together and a few days seems like probably a month together if you’re only in and out of the training ground. The boys have slotted straight in and it is great to see that. I think it’s the same every season, it’s always tricky, you don’t know where you stand, how good the pre-season has been. The boys are loving it and I think there’s a few red ears afterwards as well because I think they’re playing for flicks for whoever is knocked out. The disappointment of the [Champions League] final but then you see the reaction of the fans on the parade and see what an incredible football club it is and the support we get; it was a special day and shows what the club and the city is all about. There’s some new faces and the younger lads but the personalities seem to slot straight in? Delighted. It’s an incredible football club; the support we get all over the world, the group of players and staff that I’m lucky enough to be working with every day, the size of the club, the success the club has had in the past and in the recent history since I’ve been at the club. What were the key factors for you and was there one that tipped it over?

Jurgen Klopp's Reds side took on Austrian outfit RB Salzburg in a pre-season friendly that saw a much-changed Liverpool team from recent previous pre-season ...

However, he faded as the first-half draw on and Liverpool found themselves under more pressure. He ensured the miss wouldn't matter too much however, as the Slovenian slotted beyond Adrian to hand his side the lead. Mabaya was operating as a deputy for usual right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and did not disappoint with a combative effort that saw his front-footed style of defending work in Liverpool's favour more often than not and nullify the threat of Salzburg's attack. While the test of Manchester City will see some of the more household names return to the fold, there is likely to still be some room for a youngster to play their way into Klopp's plans for the upcoming trip to to Leicester. Though Nunez never shies away from the action and ensures he is always a target for those looking to find him, his finishing has been careless at times while his inability to get his shot off on time cost the Reds in the first-half. With that being said, this individual display was a difficult one to analyse, especially coming off the back of his last outing in which he netted four goals in one game against RB Leipzig.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp gives verdict on displays from Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho in 1-0 defeat to RB Salzburg.

If Darwin has been there in the box in the second half it could have helped as well.” Darwin was much often alone, everybody was involved in the build-up but too wide. He had his moments and nearly scored but he needs much more support around him and (for his team-mates) to keep other players busy so they don’t just focus on him.

After not getting his top midfield target, Jürgen Klopp may have subsequently discovered his Fabinho solution in pre-season. He has shades of Thiago ...

The likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Kaide Gordon have proved that in the past. Just like when he missed out on Julian Brandt and brought in Mohamed Salah, or failed to land Timo Werner and signed Diogo Jota, missing out on Tchouaméni has helped him discover a potentially better alternative and subsequently solved a headache that has caused him numerous problems in the past. The game against Red Bull Salzburg was perhaps the biggest demonstration of his quality so far — and definitely the longest, after a 60-minute cameo.

The long gone Fairy Street in Everton was one of the classic steep streets off Netherfield Road that are still fondly remembered. Many of the streets full of ...

On the corner of Victoria Street and Manchester used to be a shop called Game which sold board games and fantasy role playing game paraphernalia. These days the terraced houses that flanked Havelock Street have gone, along with all the others that swept down from Northumberland and Everton Terrace. The land once occupied by Everton Terrace eventually made way for Everton Park which was built in the 1980s. This series of the bumper picture special looks at fun in the sun - with stunning photographs and treasured memories of family holidays from years gone by. The long gone Fairy Street in Everton was one of the classic steep streets off Netherfield Road that are still fondly remembered. But just about everything was wiped out - every street, every corner shop and most of the famous pubs that were all part of the community." Before the tunnel was built, the street had a more prominent role, linking Victoria Street with Dale Street. Outside the city centre during the 20th century, Everton has seen some of the most prominent redevelopment, resulting in uprooted communities and vanished streets. Ken Rogers, author of the best selling Lost Tribe book spoke about Everton's lost streets with the Liverpool Echo in 2011. To celebrate this, the Liverpool Echo has compiled a list of some of Liverpool's most characterful, lost streets. If you have suggestions or memories of any more of the city's vanished streets, let us know in the comments below . Gloucester Street itself was believed to have been built and named around 1814.

Talking points from Ian Doyle after Liverpool lose 1-0 against RB Salzburg in pre-season friendly.

Sure, there were five against RB Leipzig – four for Darwin Nunez alone – and a further two in the win over Crystal Palace, but Liverpool continue to miss a host of chances. For me I'd like to go for 10 goals and 10 assists this season.” It's precisely for that scenario Liverpool have paid the big bucks. Similar to last year, the Guinean has delivered a series of encouraging statements to put himself in contention for a starting role when the real stuff begins next month. The left of the midfield three has become his preferred position, and it was from here that he featured for an hour with a steady if unspectacular performance. For that to happen, though, Jones needs to become a regular starter having struggled to make a consistent impact last season, largely through injury and the form of others.

Kostas Tsimikas is absent for Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Red Bull Salzburg tonight. The left-back suffered a knock in training yesterday and is ...

The goalkeeper has returned to light training, though, and is closing in on a playing return. The left-back suffered a knock in training yesterday and is not being risked with the Community Shield against Manchester City taking place on Saturday. And all the rest, we will see later.”

Liverpool player ratings for the 1-0 defeat against RB Salzburg in pre-season friendly match.

Luis Diaz (for Carvalho 60) Thiago Alcantara (for Morton 60) Fabinho (for Bajcetic 60) Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Mabaya 60) Struck bar with one shot on turn. One header saved and some glimmers of an opening were thwarted by either a poor touch or good defending.

FC Salzburg held off a furious finish from Liverpool to come out 1-0 victors in their preseason friendly at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday night thanks to a lone goal from Benjamin Sesko. Liverpool's new arrival Darwin Nunez looked threatening in the ...

Jurgen Klopp's side dominated the closing minutes and had numerous chances to draw level, but Salzburg hung on with a combination of fortunate bounces and good saves from Mantl to see out the result. Diaz had the ball in the back of the net as full-time approached, but the goal was ruled out for offside as Roberto Firmino's through ball was a second late to the Colombia international and the linesman's flag went up. At the other end, Salzburg were gifted a chance for the opener when Joe Gomez misplayed a headed clearance and, following a kick save from Liverpool's Adrian on a close-range shot by Sesko, Fernando somehow missed from the rebound at the near post in front of a wide-open goal.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp looks ahead to Community Shield showdown against Manchester City.

“It feels average to lose a game and that’s why we were all animated at the end with the possible penalty (after a tackle on Luis Diaz). It would have been nice to get a draw for the effort. We had good moments as well and could have scored four or five goals in the whole game, but we didn’t do that because in the first half we were too open and too wide. Klopp added: “The last half-hour was like a thunderstorm. “For Salzburg it was definitely no friendly, and for us as well,” said the Reds boss. “It is a long season, then a long break in between (for the World Cup) and another pre-season, stuff like this, really strange. In two weeks, we should look different.”

Roberto Firmino is out of contract at Liverpool in 2023 and continues to be linked with a move away.

I want to stay.” “I want to stay,” he admitted when speaking to Brazilian outlet TNT Sports Brasil. "I’m very happy here. Promoted Stories

Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Roberto Firmino who is in the final year of his Liverpool contract.

Add in that Firmino has always offered at least 7.8 pressures in the final third and we have the stats we need to source a potential replacement. Spanish under-21 international Dani Gomez has only just completed his second campaign in a top division, and only made 11 starts (though 28 appearances) along the way. The players won’t necessarily be perfect options, but they offer a similar level of performance, are younger than Firmino, and played at least as many league minutes as he did in 2021/22. He does only have a year remaining on his current deal, though, and rumours persist that Juventus are looking to sign the Brazilian. Renowned as the leader of the press, Firmino also ties a midfield and attack together more neatly than almost any forward around. He is not currently seeking a move, and neither are Liverpool looking to sell.

Oumar Solet of Salzburg and Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during the Friendly Match between FC Red. SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - JULY 27: Darwin Núñez playing for Liverpool ...

But it is a high compliment that Carvalho can be said to have taken up the playmaking slack before the full-back's introduction. The coordinated pressing was a joy to behold, especially considering it featured a number of new additions to the team. It certainly did not look like he is new to the team. As well as Núñez, the young Fábio Carvalho was a clear stand-out. When the big chance came, he tucked it away — a contrast to Núñez at the other end, for whom it just wouldn’t drop. As the game got underway, it was not hard to see why.

DARWIN NUNEZ may need to silence his critics early on after his £80million move from Benfica.

“We always think that if you pay a lot of money then the players feel no pressure or whatever. “That’s the best way obviously to stop all these discussions. But there is a clear step up in quality to the Premier League which some players have found difficult to cope with.

LIVERPOOL could be left short on numbers in attack if Roberto Firmino joins Juventus.

As such, any move to replace Firmino with the 24-year-old would have to wait until next summer, but a £50m release clause could make him an enticing option. But the opportunity to work under Klopp at Anfield may not come around too often and it remains to be seen whether an offer would tempt him to backtrack on his pledge. Despite the signing of orthodox frontman Darwin Nunez this summer, Klopp has tended to favour versatile attackers that are comfortable out wide and through the middle.

Liverpool lost 1-0 to Red Bull Salzburg in their final pre-season friendly in Austria, but the match and the events afterwards gave Jurgen Klopp plenty to ...

But Elliott has the useful attribute of being versatile – he can play across the front line or as part of a midfield three. Last season came with a lot of ups and downs and a lot of challenges for myself but if anything it’s helped me towards this season,” he began. If Klopp was in any doubt whether Elliott was ready for big things this season, he should listen to the 19-year-old’s comments to LFCTV. He found them regularly, coming centrally to break the lines and feed Nunez’s runs in behind the defence. But for many Liverpool fans watching it was Harvey Elliott who caught the eye, both on and off the pitch. Klopp gave them the stage to impress and asked for their best auditions – and, despite defeat, he got some eye-catching performances.

Liverpool don't want to lose striker Roberto Firmino, but reports claiming the striker could leave this summer just won't go away.

I want to stay.” “I want to stay,” he said. “Or if a bad injury comes in...I don’t hope so.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to RB Salzburg in Austria on Wednesday evening after new signing Darwin Nunez failed to find the back ...

We set the boys up and it’s all fine, they can do much better and they had good moments as well." Obviously we should involve that in our game as well and then it will be fine." "Everybody dropped, everybody was involved in the build-up but too wide and we could only pass the ball to Darwin in the box. On his team's performance against Salzburg, Klopp added: "First half we made too many mistakes, which they could use. It is like it is - doesn’t feel great, but we take it and go from here." "Darwin was much too often alone," Klopp told Liverpool's website.

Former Liverpool prospect Yan Dhanda has expressed his gratitude for the role the Reds' Academy coaching staff played in his development as a player.

I always knew I was working with great coaches and all the coaches that I worked with have to date have supported me a lot in different ways.” "I have always wanted to wear number 10 since I was a little boy," he explained. Dhanda has now taken on a new challenge at Scottish Premiership side Ross County and feels well-prepared for this next step in his career.

The signing of Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur was meant to be the last part of the Liverpool jigsaw - but his Anfield career was over within six ...

"I think there was a bit of clash with Rafa Benitez maybe, but I certainly wanted him to stay around for a long time. We did it for the second half of the season, and I think Stevie scored 20 goals and set-up 20. The fact is I didn't. The manager had his own opinions on the way he wanted to play football, it's as simple as that." “Robbie is one of the very best forwards in the Premier League. He is settled and more than used to the requirements. And Robbie’s problem was that Torres was injured a lot. "I'd never been left out of the squad before, not since I was 17. Last season we had a lot of draws and maybe with more experience we could have won those games. I am not saying it wouldn't have happened here, but I just thought that the opportunities would have come a lot quicker at Wolves and they certainly did. I need to do the same. If I didn't come to LFC I would probably have regretted it for the rest of my life. You never actually think it will happen, but it has and I am absolutely delighted and looking forward to putting that red jersey on." "I have already made my opinion clear on the nature of this transaction.

Liverpool have gone some way to getting right-back cover this summer by signing Calvin Ramsay, but Jürgen Klopp found a further fix against Red Bull ...

The hope is that the teen from Aberdeen will be a revelation, and reports from Scotland suggest that he has the skill set to minimise that much-discussed drop-off when Alexander-Arnold isn’t around. Once Ramsay is fit, he and Gomez will fight for a place in Klopp’s side when Alexander-Arnold needs a rest. That dribbling prowess is something that even Alexander-Arnold doesn’t possess, and could be the key to Mabaya ultimately thriving in the back-up right back role where others have been stifled. We heard about it during the initiation dinner, and we have seen it on the pitch in his ability to take on and dribble past multiple opponents. It’s important to remember that despite his rapid progression this summer, Mabaya has only made two appearances for the under-23s. The England right-back is such a generational talent that any team would feel his absence.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will be sharing his thoughts ahead of Saturday's Community Shield meeting with Manchester City.

The Liverpool goalkeeper has been pictured participating in first-training this afternoon as he closes in on his return to action. This year's Community Shield will not take place at Wembley for the first time in ten years. We played in a high level, consistent and were deserved winners in the games we won. We have a friendly on Sunday with Strasbourg, then Fulham, then a game after that." We lost Sadio who was a fixed member of the lineup for 6 years, he told us he wanted a new challenge. It's a very important game, but we still have to prepare a season. It's an important game but we train for the entire season, we cannot ignore that. The game has exploded. Bobby is cruical for us, he is the heart and soul of this team. He's a technical player, creative and we will have a lot of fun with him. I am really happy with him, he has shown up and it's a good sign. He is essential for us."

Jürgen Klopp explained the lessons Liverpool can learn from their pre-season defeat against Red Bull Salzburg in Austria. The Reds were beaten 1-0 by the ...

That’s what we know but in the first half maybe we didn’t know it good enough and that’s why we conceded the goal. Everybody dropped, everybody was involved in the build-up but too wide and we could only pass the ball to Darwin in the box. And that’s what we have to learn. We set the boys up and it’s all fine, they can do much better and they had good moments as well. But especially the first half, the majority of players have to get used to what we do. That’s why we were all animated in the last situation with the possible penalty.

What was once routine has become anything but for Liverpool in the Premier League. And Jurgen Klopp knows it. Having grown accustomed to the regular ...

The team that grapples best with the circumstances is likely to give themselves a head start. But they were all back together for the Far East tour that began in the second week of July, meaning some had at best a three-week break. The only good news is City are in the same situation as us." In 2019/20 it was the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic that prompted a three-month shutdown with the Reds on the brink of claiming a first title in 30 years. This season, though, promises to be the most demanding of them all. Yes, teams never intend to be fully fit and sharp when the campaign begins.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has addressed a number of injury concerns ahead of the Community Shield against Man City on Saturday.

That will take a while, unfortunately. And when asked about Jota, Klopp said: "Diogo was not here with us so how could he play a football game? Promoted Stories

Alisson has now returned to training and Klopp expects him to be fit for the Premier League opener at Fulham on August 6, but the Brazil international will not ...

Press conferenceJürgen Klopp discusses Community Shield, season ahead, training and more. That will take a while unfortunately. “And the same for Diogo. Diogo was not here with us so how could he play a football game?

The Brazilian is entering his eighth campaign as a Red, during which time he has been fundamental to the club's multiple successes in major competitions. And ...

- 4 hours ago - 4 hours ago Press conferenceJürgen Klopp discusses Community Shield, season ahead, training and more.

The German is hoping his FA Cup-winning side can hit the ground running against City, the team who pipped them to the Premier League title by just one point ...

But Klopp said: ‘Bobby is crucial for us, the heart and soul of this team. In two days the season starts again and we are really looking forward to it. But we have to find a way and that’s what we are working on.

Roberto Firmino has been linked with Juventus as he enters the last year of his contract while Alisson and Diogo Jota are out of the Community Shield.

And the same for Diogo. Diogo was not here with us [in a pre-season training camp in Austria] so how could he play a football game? Klopp said: “Alisson and Diogo have no chance [for Saturday]. Ali trained today more than the day before so he will be definitely available for Fulham, but not for the weekend. “Bobby is crucial for us, the heart and soul of this team, the way we played in the last years was only possible because of Bobby,” said the Liverpool manager.

The Reds are set to play an extra summer friendly, which comes the day after the visit to Fulham.

We will see, but if you win it it is a very important competition and if you lose it it becomes less important." We try to do the right things but the schedule is always a challenge. "The situation is that it is a very important game and we still have to prepare for a full season. In Germany, they play the Super Cup and the teams involved don't have to play the first cup round, there are opportunities that we can maybe think about, but we have to find a way and that is what we try. That is what we have to do, I cannot ignore the fact that after this important game (the Community Shield) there is a season coming up. "We have to extend our pre-season into our season.

Firmino is inside the final 12 months of his Anfield contract and while there is no sign of an extension being penned, Liverpool have no intention of offloading ...

He is an open young man and is a top addition for us." You can see that he is a very technical player, incredibly creative and we will have a lot of fun with him, definitely. "That's why I am really happy that he could train the majority of the time here in the pre-season so far.

The 23-year-old became the Reds' club-record signing after sealing an £85million switch from Benfica. The striker was a success in Portugal as he netted 26 ...

The striker enjoyed a prolific campaign at Benfica last term, netting 26 goals in just 28 Primeira Liga appearances. He has the potential to be a meme machine in the premier league… And fans fear that Nunez mights suffer a similar fate, with one remarking: 'There’s probably a good player in there, I mean it has to be… One fan took to Twitter to question the Uruguayan's tactical fit into Klopp's side. 'Liverpool are due a flop, they’re recruitment has been almost perfect for many years. But rival fans have been quick to pile in on the striker after a compilation of Nunez's worst bits during the first half against Salzburg went viral.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to unleash Erling Haaland in the Community Shield match against Liverpool on Saturday.

Klopp confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Liverpool will be without Alisson Becker for the match against City as he recovers from injury while Caoimhin Kelleher is also out with injury. Pep Guardiola looks set to unleash new signing Erling Haaland when Manchester City take on Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday afternoon. Liverpool are yet to win the Community Shield under Klopp.