Liverpool 2-0 Como: Three talking points

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Andoni Iraola’s side had already played out at goalless draw against their Serie A counterparts at the AXA Training Centre earlier on Sunday afternoon. The Reds took the lead in the 24th minute courtesy of Cody Gakpo’s well-taken finish after bringing down Jeremie Frimpong’s cross to the far post.

Jeremy Jacquet doubled their advantage on the stroke of half time with a tap-in from Gakpo’s cutback to mark his first appearance for the club in style. Small steps, still, but Liverpool at least appear to be getting up to speed with their season’s big kick-off at St James’ Park now just a matter of days away.

A tidy finish to double Liverpool’s lead just before half time from Cody Gakpo’s cutback had fans believing they already have a real talent on their hands. It’s easy to forget that Gakpo’s arrival from PSV Eindhoven three years ago coincided with a fresh elevation of Liverpool’s already well-stocked attack.