Liverpool adds behind-closed-doors game at short notice after friendly canceled

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Liverpool FC NewsLiverpool FC Pre-SeasonAs pre-season preparation steps up, Liverpool and Andoni Iraola adds another friendly match to the schedule for the players to ramp up their fitness levels for the campaign ahead.Andoni Iraola's Liverpool will take on Vauxhall Motors in a friendly match(Image: (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Liverpool will take on Northern Premier League Division One West team Vauxhall Motors in a pre-season friendly over the weekend in another match that has been added to the players' preparations.It comes as the Reds are back in training, with plenty of the roster meeting up with Andoni Iraola for the first time in hopes of building up fitness for the upcoming season.The head coach doesn't currently have a full squad at his disposal, with the World Cup this summer delaying a return for several key players who have been involved for their nation.The likes of Virgil van Dijk, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak are currently on a break following their exits from the tournament, with the expectation that they will be involved soon, while the duo of Alexis Mac Allister and Victor Munoz are still in the competition with their involvement in the final, and an expectation that they will join up much later into pre-season.While there will be an integration with all of those involved, Iraola will be using a mixture of first-team stars and academy aces over the next few weeks, as he looks ahead to his first campaign in charge at Anfield.With the first official friendly coming next week, a Liverpool XI will be playing before then against local non-league side Vauxhall Motors in a behind-closed-doors friendly.The club announced it on social media after a cancellation for friendlies with Altrincham FC and Mold Alexandra, instead turning its attention to a clash with Liverpool.It's unclear exactly what team will be made available, and whether Iraola will be taking charge of the match, which looks set to be held at the AXA Training Center.Andoni Iraola has spoken about Liverpool's transfer plans(Image: PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images)While the match will be played without spectators, there is set to be some reaction from the non-league club, which may bring about a scoreline and the players who featured for the Reds.Beyond that quick turnaround for a game, Liverpool's pre-season schedule is set to kick off with a clash against fellow Premier League side Sunderland in Nashville on the first step of the American tour.After them, the Reds take on Championship outfit Wrexham in New York and Leeds United in Chicago, before returning to Merseyside for the final two matches.Those will come against AS Monaco and Como at Anfield, as Iraola will get a chance to see the supporters at home before taking to competitive action.It will be an important few weeks for Iraola, as he gets the opportunity to not only get his players up to speed in terms of fitness, but he can also implement his tactical ideas.That all gears them up for the opening match against Newcastle, as Liverpool looks to embark on a more positive season than the last one.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC Pre-SeasonLiverpool FC