Liverpool Take on Bayern Munich in Singapore Pre-Season Test
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named a strong side for their toughest pre-season test yet, as they take on German champions Bayern Munich in Singapore.
The Reds have already faced German sides Karlsruher SC and Greuther Furth, as well as familiar opponents Leicester this pre-season. But this afternoon brings a step up in the form of Bundesliga champions Bayern, in the final game of their tour of Singapore.
Alisson Starts in Goal
Klopp has made at least 10 changes at half-time in each of the previous three friendlies, but this time may be different. Alisson starts after an hour for Caoimhin Kelleher against Leicester, with a defensive line of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson ahead of him.
Alexander-Arnold will shift into midfield alongside the deep-lying Curtis Jones, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai further forward. The two new signings are expected to provide a link to the attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo.
Klopp Likely to Afford More Minutes to First-Choice Starters
There may be a handful of changes at half-time but, as the trip to Chelsea grows closer, Klopp is likely to afford more minutes to his first-choice starters at this stage in pre-season.
Liverpool’s Starting Lineup
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Jota, Salah, Gakpo
Substitutes: Adrian, Kelleher, Mrozek, Gomez, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas, Scanlon, McConnell, Elliott, Frauendorf, Clark, Diaz, Nunez, Doak, Koumas
Final Pre-Season Test Before Premier League Start
This afternoon’s match against Bayern Munich marks the final pre-season test for Liverpool before they start their Premier League campaign next month. The Reds have already faced some tough opponents this pre-season and Klopp will be hoping his side can put in a good performance against the Bundesliga champions.
The match will be a good opportunity for Klopp to assess his players and see how they perform against one of Europe’s top sides. It will also be a chance for the Liverpool manager to give some of his younger players some valuable experience against top-level opposition.
Conclusion
Liverpool take on Bayern Munich in Singapore this afternoon in what is sure to be a tough test for the Reds. Klopp has named a strong side for the match and is likely to afford more minutes to his first-choice starters as they prepare for their Premier League campaign next month.
The match will be a good opportunity for Klopp to assess his players and give some of his younger players some valuable experience against top-level opposition. It will be interesting to see how Liverpool fare against one of Europe’s top sides.