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Liverpool is poised to play its last two pre-season friendlies on the same day at Anfield.

The Reds have just returned from their recent pre-season exploits in Asia, where they faced AC Milan and Yokohama FM.

However, now all eyes are on their double-header against Athletic Club, with both matches scheduled to be played in Merseyside on the same day.

Supporters have started to wonder why consecutive games have been arranged against the La Liga heavyweights, perhaps due to injury concerns.

This means that if fans wish to watch both games, they must be in the stadium in time for the first match.

General admission tickets for the matches have now sold out

The two clubs have agreed on the double-header in order to give game time to their entire squads.

This implies that there's a possibility of over 30 players each featuring for both Liverpool and Athletic Club on Monday, in an ultimate pre-season workout.

Florian Wirtz, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Freddie Woodman could all make their home debuts later today.

Slot has yet to announce his new vice-captain for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign and says he will let the squad know his decision when the time is right.



I did talk to the individuals already, so the one that's going to be vice-captain already knows," he began after the recent victory over Yokohama FM.

"Everybody likes to have leaders in the team, and in modern football you don't see that that much anymore.

"I have the privilege that I have a few of them, so experienced players that are not only experienced but understand the game and can be a voice inside the group and during the game

So, that's always very helpful."

Arne Slot is also likely to give more minutes to Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni as they look to try and earn their places in the Premier League squad.

Liverpool takes on Crystal Palace in the Community Shield next weekend before the first game of its title defense against Bournemouth at Anfield.