Liverpool’s assist in Hong Kong got here out in power as nearly 50,000 watched the Reds lose 4-2 in opposition to AC Milan on the Kai Tak Stadium.
A superb roller from Dominik Szoboszlai and an correct header from Gody Gakpo weren’t sufficient to beat Milan, with Arne Slot‘s aspect conceding 4 on the break of their third pre-season pleasant.
Having crushed Preston at Deepdale and Stoke on the AXA Coaching Centre, Liverpool went into their third pre-season sport with out Hugo Ekitike, Joe Gomez, Luis Diaz, Wataru Endo and Darwin Nunez for numerous causes.
Nevertheless, beginning his first match in entrance of followers was Florian Wirtz, who regarded proper at house in a Liverpool purple.
Earlier than the soccer bought underway, there was a present of Hong Kong tradition proceeded by supporters paying their respects to Diogo Jota.
On the pitch, Liverpool regarded typically assured in possession however conceded first, Rafael Leao blasting previous Alisson.
Szoboszlai quickly levelled, nevertheless, with a superb curling end from the sting of the field, bringing the scoreline again to 1-1, which is the way it remained till half time.
Apparently AC Milan received a trophy, the Normal Chartered Trophy in reality, on account of their victory.
Subsequent cease, Tokyo to face native aspect Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday.
