Liverpool’s second friendly on their USA tour will see them face off against Arsenal. This match will provide fans with another opportunity to analyze Arne Slot’s team and gain insights into his plans for the upcoming Premier League season. Diogo Jota, who joined the squad on July 25, is expected to make his first appearance of the pre-season. However, Curtis Jones is unlikely to play due to an injury sustained in the previous match against Real Betis.
The starting lineup for Liverpool is expected to feature Jota as the advanced player, potentially filling the role of a long-term No. 9. Other possible changes include Ben Doak replacing Fabio Carvalho and Tyler Morton taking Wataru Endo’s place. Trey Nyoni, who impressed in the previous game, may also be given another chance to shine.
For those unable to attend the match, it will be broadcast on LFC TV and LFC TV GO. This Is Anfield will provide live coverage, as well as post-match reaction and analysis. The game will take place at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, home of the Philadelphia Eagles American football team. The stadium, which can hold 67,594 spectators, is expected to be full for the Liverpool vs. Arsenal match. The team has already trained in front of over 1,000 fans at the stadium and has also enjoyed a baseball game between the Phillies and the New York Yankees.
The match against Arsenal is part of the Rivals in Red tour, which also includes Manchester United. As per the competition’s rules, a penalty shootout will take place after full-time, regardless of the final score. While this may be exciting for some supporters, it is a tradition more commonly seen in American sports and may not catch on in the UK.
Liverpool will need to ensure they do not get outplayed by Arsenal, who are further along in their pre-season preparations. While the focus is on their own performance, Slot will also keep an eye on the opposition as they will be competing against each other in the Premier League. Riccardo Calafiori, who was previously linked with Liverpool, has now signed for Arsenal and could make his debut against his former club. However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that Calafiori is unlikely to play for more than a few minutes as he has not had much time to train with the team.