Victor Munoz of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on August 05, 2026 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Victor Munoz of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on August 05, 2026 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Liverpool’s squad had just one day off between travelling back from the USA and returning to pre-season at the AXA Training Centre.
The Reds landed back on Monday morning and were back being put through their paces at a windy Kirkby on Wednesday.
Andoni Iraola has almost his full squad to work with now, with Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Alisson, plus new signing Victor Munoz, joining up with the rest of their teammates.
Jeremie Frimpong was also part of the group, allaying injury fears after he was withdrawn in the final friendly of the US tour on Sunday.
More worryingly, though, was Jeremy Jacquet‘s absence. The Frenchman was expected to take part against Leeds in Chicago but was left out as a precaution as he continues recovery from a shoulder injury sustained in February.
The French centre-back returned to training early but sat out all three friendlies in the US after suffering from some discomfort.
Six youngsters from US tour squad cut
CHICAGO, USA - Friday, July 31, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola during an open training session at the Endeavor Health Performance Center ahead of their final pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
CHICAGO, USA - Friday, July 31, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola during an open training session at the Endeavor Health Performance Center ahead of their final pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
However, with Van Dijk, Gakpo and Munoz now back among the mix, the squad has a much more first-team feel to it, which is emphasised by six youngsters from the US tour squad being cut.
Those are 16-year-old winger Josh Abe, forwards Josh Sonni-Lambie and Will Wright, left-back Calum Scanlon, centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye and goalkeeper Bailey Hall.
Youngsters Luke Chambers, Kieran Morrison and Lewis Koumas have, as expected, remained with the first team and will be involved in Sunday’s friendly at Anfield against AS Monaco (2.30pm kick off).
James McConnell, Stefan Bajcetic and Wataru Endo are also part of the squad.
Liverpool squad in training on Wednesday
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Woodman, Davies
Defenders: Van Dijk, Ndukwe, Chambers, Kerkez, Tsimikas, Ramsay, Frimpong
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gravenberch, Jones, Nyoni, Endo, Elliott, McConnell, Bajcetic
Forwards: Munoz, Isak, Gakpo, Ngumoha, Koumas, Morrison, Chiesa
Liverpool remain without injured players Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley.
Leoni is expected to return to full training later this month, with September intended to be his return to playing.
Alexis Mac Allister will return in the final week of pre-season, having been involved in the World Cup final with Argentina.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - Tuesday, March 26, 2024: England's Ezri Konsa lines-up before an International Friendly match between England and Belgium at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
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