Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai were all smiles in Liverpool training with Andoni Iraola's side continuing to prepare for the 2026/27 campaign in Chicago, Illinois
Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai during a Liverpool training session.
Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai during a Liverpool training session.(Image: Becky Oliver - Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai were all smiles as Liverpool trained in Chicago on Friday, with Reds fans noticing their rapport after a heated exchange earlier in the week.
After Liverpool beat Wrexham in New York, Jones, Szoboszlai and Kostas Tsimikas appeared to have an argument on the field, with the Greek throwing the captain's armband on the floor at one stage.
But the trio looked relaxed together a few days later. Some fans reacted on social media by suggesting the disagreement was never a big issue to begin with, while others joked that the camaraderie was staged, making light of the tension.
Liverpool's first pre-season under Andoni Iraola has been going well on the training field, and in matches against Sunderland and Wrexham, which have both been won, there have been good signs.
Next up is a game with Leeds, before Liverpool returns to Merseyside to take on AS Monaco and Como at Anfield. The Reds then start the new season at Newcastle.
Before the next campaign kicks off, Iraola needs more depth in his squad. Bradley Barcola is one major target, while Liverpool also needs to bring in another defender.
Liverpool's players make their way out for training in Chicago
There was no sign of any bad blood between Curtis Jones, Kostas Tsimikas and Dominik Szoboszlai in Liverpool training(Image: Liverpool FC)
"Obviously, we have signed two players already but we need more players," Iraola said in his first press conference as Liverpool boss.
"We know this. The club is working on this. Me, as a coach, selfishly, we want the players here from day one to train from pre-season.
"But we know football doesn't work like this. The club is working hard to get those signings."
Iraola also spoke about lacking squad depth with some high-profile players having moved on. Since then, Joe Gomez has picked up an injury that will keep him out for around a month.
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"We have to accept the difficult situation right now," Iraola explained. "A lot of senior players leaving, very important players. Also, some of the very important players are injured.
"Ekitike, [Conor] Bradley and [Geovanni] Leoni. They are long-term injuries. In terms of improving the team, we have to consider replacing important players who were making important numbers and the players who will be missing time.
"The three players, I love them. They are long-term solutions but we have to try and find solutions."