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Liverpool's New Era Dawns in Nashville
26 Jul
Summary
- Liverpool and Sunderland begin US tours with a friendly.
- Andoni Iraola begins his tenure as Liverpool's manager.
- Key players from both teams will miss the match due to World Cup.
Liverpool and Sunderland are set to clash in Nashville, Tennessee, for their respective United States summer tour openers. This friendly match at GEODIS Park signifies the unofficial beginning of the Andoni Iraola era for Liverpool. Iraola recently signed a two-year contract, succeeding Arne Slot after a disappointing Premier League title defense.
Both teams will be without several key players who participated in the World Cup. This absence provides a chance for younger players and new signings to impress their managers. Iraola's tactics, known as 'Iraola-ball,' may take time to fully implement, contrasting with Sunderland's recent 5-1 friendly victory.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, with a kickoff time of 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET. Notable absences for Liverpool include players like Virgil van Dijk, while Sunderland will miss stars such as Granit Xhaka.
