Everything you need to know about Liverpool FC’s USA pre-season tour

Arne Slot‘s first pre-season tour takes him and his squad to the United States, but what can we expect from Liverpool as they travel across the Atlantic?

For the first time since 2019, the Reds are heading Stateside. A number of key figures are missing, but the trip remains an important one as the new season draws ever closer.

Liverpool will face three different clubs in three different cities, but there is more to this pre-season trip than training and matches.

Here’s everything you need to know.

 

Which players are part of the squad?

Slot named an initial 28-man squad for the tour:

Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Jaros, Pitaluga, Davies

Defenders: Quansah, Van den Berg, Phillips, Nallo, Robertson, Bradley, Tsimikas, Chambers, Beck

Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Elliott, Bajcetic, McConnell, Morton, Stephenson, Nyoni

Forwards: Salah, Carvalho, Doak, Gordon, Koumas, Blair

The trio of Diogo Jota, Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konate will join them.

 

Who are Liverpool playing, and how can we watch?

Slot’s men will play three games over eight days. His first match in front of fans is against La Liga opposition, then two Premier League rivals follow:

• Reat Betis: Local time – July 26, 7.30pm; UK – July 27, 12.30am
• Arsenal: Local time – July 31, 7.30pm; UK – Aug 1, 12.30am
• Man United: Local time – Aug 3, 7.45pm; UK – Aug 4, 12.45am

All games will be shown live on LFCTV GO here.

• MORE: Who are LFC’s 4 pre-season opponents?

 

Is Slot holding a press conference?

Yes, the head coach fronted the press on the eve of the first match against Real Betis.

He took questions from the media on Thursday afternoon and his answers can be viewed on This Is Anfield’s YouTube channel.

Slot offered an update on Andy Robertson‘s injury status, transfers and the three players who will report back for training while the team are in the US.

 

Which stadiums and cities are the club visiting?

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Liverpool are stopping in three different cities during their tour: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Columbia.

The stadiums in the first two cities are home to NFL teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, respectively.

The final stop is the home of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks college Football team – which is the biggest stadium on tour. No surprise it is for the clash against Man United!

• Real Betis: Acrisure Stadium – Pittsburgh. Capacity – 68,400
• Arsenal: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. Capacity – 67,594
• Man United: Brice Stadium, South Carolina. Capacity – 77,559

Tickets are likely to sell out for the Arsenal and Man United Games, but the Betis Game is not looking like a full capacity.

 

Will any players report back during the tour?

Yes, Slot confirmed that Diogo Jota was to arrive on the eve of the clash against Real Betis, with Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch to follow.

The latter two failed to clock a single minute at Euro 2024.

They will each undergo normal pre-season fitness testing before being integrated back into team training.

The remaining eight international players are to report back on Merseyside after the US tour.

 

Are there any fan events and special guests?

Yes, plenty will be going on away from the Football throughout the tour.

Jamie Webster will be performing at the Fillmore in Philadelphia on July 30 – the day before the Arsenal match – and there will also be on-stage interviews with current and former players.

Ian Rush, John Barnes, Lucas Leiva, Gary McAllister, Sami Hyypia and Natasha Dowie are the Liverpool Legend representatives and will be present throughout the tour – so keep an eye out for them!

There are fan events in each city, from meets ups and tailgates, and our friends at Kop USA have all the information you will need for tickets, locations and dates.