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Liverpool continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in a friendly match held at the Yokohama International Stadium on July 30, 2025. The match was a part of Liverpool's warm-up ahead of their Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace.

The Reds fielded a strong squad that integrated several new signings, including Hugo Ekitike, who made his debut after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £79 million transfer. Other recent acquisitions like Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong also featured as manager Arne Slot tested his options following a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan in a previous friendly in Hong Kong.

Goals for Liverpool came from Asahi Uenaka (55'), Florian Wirtz (62'), Trey Nyoni (68'), and Rio Ngumoha (87'). Yokohama F. Marinos managed a single goal but could not prevent the commanding win by the English Premier League champions. The match showed Liverpool's attacking potential and squad depth.

Team news included the absence of long-serving defender Joe Gomez due to an Achilles injury and Luis Diaz missing the match ahead of his £65 million transfer to Bayern Munich. Darwin Nunez was a doubt for the game, leaving room for Ekitike to make an immediate impact in his new club’s pre-season campaign.

The game featured a competitive atmosphere, with fans witnessing the debut of key players and Liverpool gaining valuable minutes in their quest for the new season. The friendly also highlighted ongoing transfer market activity, with Liverpool still linked to potential further signings such as Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.


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