Liverpool continued their 2025 pre-season tour in Japan with a friendly match against Japanese J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos, held at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on July 30, 2025. The game started at 11:30 a.m. BST (7:30 p.m. local time) and was part of Liverpool's Asia tour, coming after a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan in Hong Kong.

Yokohama F. Marinos, once J1 League champions in 2022, have struggled recently, sitting 18th out of 18 with relegation concerns. Managed by Arne Slot, Liverpool sought to bounce back from defensive frailties shown in their previous match. Slot incorporated squad rotations, giving playing time to all members on tour. Liverpool's significant summer transfer spending has continued to make headlines, with new signing Hugo Ekitike making his debut in this match after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £79 million deal.

The Liverpool line-up featured other new signings as well, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giorgi Mamardashvili, who had impressed during the earlier game against AC Milan. Supporters were eager to witness the impact of these additions as Liverpool aimed for a winning finish in Asia. The match was broadcast live via Liverpool’s official platforms, including All Red Video for members and LFCTV.

While results hold limited weight during pre-season, Liverpool’s management and supporters hoped for positive performances ahead of the 2025–26 Premier League campaign. Yokohama, despite their poor recent form, was expected to provide a stern but manageable challenge for the Premier League champions.

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