Liverpool 2-4 AC Milan: Reds in Hong Kong

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Alisson Becker made his first start of the pre-season as did Florian Wirtz as they were joined by youth players in a first half that ended 1-1 with Szoboszlai getting an equaliser. First half team: Alisson; Stephenson, Gravenberch, van Dijk, Robertson; Morton (sub: Nyoni 32′), Szoboszlai, Salah, Wirtz; Elliott, Ngumoha.

The Reds rallied and showed encouraging play — Rio Ngumoha, one of Liverpool’s standout youth midfielders, delivered a well‑timed assist to Dominik Szoboszlai, who curled home a smart equaliser in the 26th minute. Meanwhile Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s record signing, debuted in the starting eleven and impressed in the first half with silky movement and link‑up play alongside academy graduates.

Second half team: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Tsimikas; Kerkez, Jones, Gravenberch (Morton 62′), Nyoni; Doak, Frimpong, Gakpo. A defeat but with Wirtz settling in, Ngumoha pushing through, and senior players like Szoboszlai and Gakpo contributing, there’s plenty to build on.