Liverpool 2-0 Serie A 4th Place! Gakpo with a Goal and Assist, 3 New Signings Debut + €72 Million Center-Back Scores on Debut

In a pre-season friendly that concluded on August 17, Beijing time, Liverpool defeated last season's Serie A 4th-placed team Como 2-0 at Anfield, ending their pre-season campaign with a comprehensive victory.

In this match, Liverpool manager Iraola fielded his strongest lineup. New signing, center-back Yakai, made his debut, while starters such as Isak, Wirtz, Van Dijk, Gakpo, and Szoboszlai also featured.

Just eight minutes into the match, Liverpool created a threat. Swedish striker Isak curled a shot from the edge of the box towards the far post, hitting the post and bouncing out.

In the 23rd minute, two Dutch internationals combined. Frimpong's cross was controlled by Gakpo, who then volleyed home to break the deadlock for Liverpool.

In the 43rd minute, Gakpo delivered a cross from the left, and Yakai scored from close range to make it 2-0. Yakai, who cost a transfer fee of €72 million, scored on his debut for Liverpool.

At the start of the second half, Araujo, who joined on loan from Barcelona, replaced Yakai and also made his debut after joining, while another new signing, Munoz, came on in the 73rd minute.

In the second half, neither side managed to score. Ultimately, Liverpool held on to their lead until the final whistle. Manager Iraola finally secured his first home win since taking charge. On August 23 at 23:30 Beijing time, Liverpool will face Newcastle away in the first round of the Premier League.