🎥 Como fall short, Liverpool win at Anfield, Gakpo and Jacquet 🔥 | OneFootball

Como lost the second match of the day at Anfield. The first game behind closed doors between the Reds and the Lariani had ended 0-0, but in the evening clash it was Liverpool who came out on top 2-0 thanks to goals from Gakpo (24') and new signing Jacquet (44').

Fabregas' side, just as had happened against Arsenal, looked far from out of place despite the defeat, and the coach can be satisfied also with an eye on the international commitments coming up with next season’s Champions League.

Now, for both teams, the focus shifts to the league. Como will begin on Saturday, August 22 with an afternoon match against Udinese, while Iraola’s Liverpool will open their Premier League campaign on Sunday the 23rd in a blockbuster clash against Newcastle.

🤏 Como chance and Liverpool hit the crossbar

In the second half Liverpool controlled the game, and until the 84th minute there were no major chances for either side. But it was right at the end that the match came alive again, first with Diao and then with Gravenberch.

The Como player was picked out after a fine break led by new signing Cuoto! The Senegalese tried a curling right-footed effort from the edge of the box, but it went just wide! A few minutes later Liverpool had the chance to make it 3-0 through Gravenberch: the Dutchman confidently went for placement, but the ball crashed against the crossbar and went out.

The scoreline did not change, and at the final whistle it ended 2-0 for Liverpool, who wrapped up pre-season with a win.

🧨 Reds double the lead through Jacquet

44TH MINUTE - Just before heading back to the dressing room, Liverpool doubled their lead through new signing Jacquet from a Gakpo assist! The Reds’ second goal came at a time when Fabregas’ Como were growing into the game: both Douvikas and Jesus Rodriguez looked dangerous. But despite the pressure from the Lariani, Liverpool came out on top.

From a corner, Van Dijk did well to square the ball across to Gakpo, who played a low pass into the middle of the box for Jacquet: an easy tap-in that the Frenchman only had to push into the net to give the Reds a two-goal advantage.

🔥 Gakpo!!! Liverpool take the lead

23RD MINUTE - After coming close to scoring twice, first with Isak hitting the post and then with Szoboszlai, whose right-footed effort went just wide, Liverpool took the lead through Gakpo.

It all started with a fine run down the right by Frimpong, who then cut inside and picked out Gakpo’s run with a diagonal pass. The Dutchman controlled it and struck with his right foot, finding the bottom corner and beating Butez. The deadlock was broken at Anfield!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

📸 DARREN STAPLES - AFP or licensors