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Their lone defeat came in a friendly against Serie A side AC Milan.

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Slot's side enjoyed a tour to Asia, drawing huge crowds in both Hong Kong and Japan, and nearly the entirety of the squad got important minutes under their belt in Monday's doubleheader against Athletic Club at Anfield.



Sunday will tell us a lot about what kind of shape the Reds are in. Carl Recine/Getty ImagesHow have the new signings settled in?

It is rare to see such a radical change in personnel at a team following a title-winning season, but there was always a sense that this summer would be a big one for Liverpool despite their Premier League triumph.

With Federico Chiesa the only arrival last summer, the need for a refresh was clear, and the club has so far spent more than £250 million on new signings.

Among them is former Bayer Leverkusen talisman Florian Wirtz, who snubbed a move to Bayern Munich to join the Premier League champions in a deal that could rise to a British-record £116 million if the £16 million in add-ons are paid in full.

If Wirtz is feeling the pressure of such a hefty price tag, he hasn't shown it so far.

Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili -- who signed with Liverpool last summer before spending the season on loan at Valencia -- has also impressed on his first outings for the club, while striker Hugo Ekitike did as well against Athletic Club following his £69 million move from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Despite Liverpool's sizable spending, the breakout star in preseason has arguably been teenager Rio Ngumoha, who joined the club from Chelsea's academy in 2024.

The 16-year-old has scored three goals this summer -- including a stunning solo strike against Athletic Club on Monday -- and while Liverpool will be keen not to put too much pressure on him, the view inside Anfield is that the forward very much features in Slot's plans for the new season.

What still needs to be done in the transfer market?While their new star signings look to be settling nicely, Liverpool still lack sufficient depth in central defense in order to compete in multiple competitions. Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

While Liverpool have made some shrewd signings, there have also been several outgoings at the club this summer.

Luis Díaz joined Bayern Munich, while Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have agreed a deal to sign Darwin Núñez.

The champions are admirers of the defender, who has one year left on his Palace contract, but the financial terms of any potential deal would need to be right for both parties for a move to happen this summer.

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Moreno spots a weakness in Liverpool's 'midfield balance'

Ale Moreno spotted warning signs for Liverpool in their 3-2 win over Athletic Club in preseason.

How the game could set the tone for the season

The outcome of Sunday's match will not be definitive in terms of outlining Liverpool's readiness for the new season, but it will be instructive.
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