Key Facts

• Liverpool played three friendly matches in the USA, winning two and losing one against Leeds.
• Liverpool conceded six goals in these games, with four goals allowed in the second half against Leeds.
• The team used a young defensive lineup, with only Milos Kerkez expected to start regularly this season.
• Key defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are not fully available yet due to injury or recovery.
• Experienced defenders Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have left the club.
• Liverpool’s coaching staff and sporting director agree the team is “thin” in defense and needs reinforcements.
• Liverpool also struggled to cover the right-back position, using midfielders as emergency right-backs last season.
• Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan said the club will continue investing in players, with Bradley Barcola as a primary target.