Andoni Iraola will make his non-competitive debut as Liverpool’s new head coach at Anfield when Monaco arrive for the latest pre-season friendly on Sunday.
Liverpool vs. Monaco
Pre-Season (4) | Anfield
August 9, 2026 | 2.30pm (BST)
The Reds returned from their three-stop US tour earlier in the week and have added Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Victor Munoz into the fold.
Two weeks from the start of the season, Liverpool host Monaco with a timely injection of senior players after Iraola relied heavily on youth in the first weeks of pre-season.
The Ligue 1 side have played four friendlies before their trip to Anfield and have some familiar faces including Eric Dier and ex-Red Takumi Minamino (although he’s sidelined through injury), plus coach Filipe Luis.
Here is all you need to know ahead of the latest friendly.
When and where is Liverpool vs. Monaco taking place?
NEW YORK, USA - Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola on the pitch before a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
NEW YORK, USA - Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola on the pitch before a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Liverpool will host the match at Anfield on Sunday, August 9. Kickoff is at 2.30pm (BST).
No late night or early morning this time for those in the UK, apologies to those in the US!
General admission tickets for the match are sold out, with only hospitality seats remaining at the time of writing.
This will be Iraola’s first home game in charge of the club and only his fourth visit to Anfield in his managerial career after three previous trips with Bournemouth.
Potential Liverpool XI: Who is and is NOT available
CHICAGO, USA - Sunday, August 2, 2026: Liverpool's Florian Wirtz celebrates with team-mate Jeremie Frimpong (L) after scoring his side's second goal during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field. Leeds won 4-2. (Photo by Amanda McMaster/Propaganda)
CHICAGO, USA - Sunday, August 2, 2026: Liverpool's Florian Wirtz celebrates with team-mate Jeremie Frimpong (L) after scoring his side's second goal during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field. Leeds won 4-2. (Photo by Amanda McMaster/Propaganda)
Jeremie Frimpong allayed injury fears after coming off against Leeds as he trained as normal on the team’s return to the AXA Training Centre this week.
He will be expected to feature in defence, with Alisson and Van Dijk also in contention to get their first run-out and blow off the cobwebs after the summer break.
Jeremy Jacquet continues to be managed carefully and is a doubt, but fellow new signing Munoz has declared himself fit for the friendly in a timely boost to the attack.
Several youngsters were not involved in training during the week, pointing to either upcoming loan moves or a return to the U21s.
It suggests Iraola will start preparing his team for the league opener, with a strong XI allowing him to push a handful of players closer to the 90-minute mark.
Potential Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Ndukwe, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Munoz, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Isak
Liverpool Squad Available vs. Monaco
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Woodman, Davies
Defenders: Van Dijk, Ndukwe, Chambers, Ndiaye, Jacquet*, Kerkez, Tsimikas, Frimpong, Ramsay
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Jones, Elliott, Nyoni, McConnell, Endo*, Bajcetic*
Forwards: Isak, Munoz*, Gakpo, Ngumoha, Chiesa, Morrison, Koumas
* In doubt / possible minutes managed
How to watch Liverpool vs. Monaco: Pre-season TV guide
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, August 5, 2026: This Is Anfield... new branding on display at Anfield ahead of the 2026/27 season. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, August 5, 2026: This Is Anfield... new branding on display at Anfield ahead of the 2026/27 season. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
You can watch Liverpool vs. Monaco live on All Red Video here, with a full match replay and highlights available after the full-time whistle.
A full list of international coverage options for Liverpool vs. Monaco can also be found here.
This Is Anfield will also be providing live text commentary throughout on our website and full match reaction and analysis on the This Is Anfield app for iPhone and Android later.
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Liverpool vs. Monaco Kick-Off Times
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City / Region Kick-Off Time
United Kingdom (BST) 2.30pm
New York (EDT) 9.30am
Los Angeles (PDT) 6.30am
Dubai (GST) 5.30pm
Nairobi (EAT) 4.30pm
Sydney (AEST) 11.30pm
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