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·28 July 2026
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Reds continue pre-season campaign under new boss
The Reds are embarking on a new chapter in their history under new manager Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot earlier this summer.
The Spaniard has overseen a slow start to his rebuild, with just Victor Munoz arriving in the transfer window as the Merseysiders eye more fresh recruits.
They are looking to improve upon their fourth-place finish in the Premier League last term, which saw Slot sacked despite Champions League qualification.
The Reds had won the title under the Dutchman in his first season in English football, but they fell away from runaway duo Arsenal and Manchester City at the summit.
Liverpool vs Wrexham is scheduled for a 12.30am BST kick-off on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
The match will take place at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York City.
Live stream: This game will be shown on LFCTV, Liverpool’s streaming service, with an annual membership costing £42.99.
Joe Gomez is another injury concern for Iraola off the bat after he limped off after 10 minutes in the 4-2 win over Sunderland.
It means that the Merseysiders are very short at centre-back, with Jeremy Jacquet, the new arrival having signed in January, the only recognised senior central defender.
He missed the win over the Black Cats with a precautionary measure, but he should be back here.
Debut incoming: Jeremy Jacquet
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Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are all part of the travelling cohort after their World Cup campaigns, but Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Cody Gakpo have been given extra time off.
That is the same with Alexis Mac Allister and Munoz, while Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike are longer-term absentees with injury.
As for Wrexham, Ryan Hardie and Elliot Lee picked up injuries after their 1-0 victory over Manchester United, and the pair did not play against Leeds.
Liberato Cacace is back after his World Cup with New Zealand.
A tricky one to call considering Liverpool’s threadbare squad and Wrexham’s two wins over top-flight opposition.
The Welsh side defeated Leeds in Tampa, Florida last time out, and Liverpool’s youthful defence could prove leaky.
That said, Jacquet will want to prove his worth to Iraola, while the young stars will be keen to pass their auditions.
Liverpool to win, 2-1.
Liverpool wins: 11
Wrexham wins: 8
Draws: 2







































