Liverpool is back in action this weekend with a clash against AS Monaco on the cards in the penultimate friendly match before the new season gets underway.
Head coach Andoni Iraola of Liverpool FC reacts during the second half of a preseason friendly against Leeds United
Andoni Iraola will take charge of his first Liverpool match at Anfield in the friendly against Monaco(Image: (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images))
The Liverpool players and coaches are back in the UK after the preseason tour of the US, with focus now firmly set on the final two friendly matches before the campaign gets underway.
Andoni Iraola is preparing for his first taste of Anfield when the Reds take on Ligue Un side AS Monaco, with the manager looking to get back to winning ways while his team builds more fitness and tactical understanding.
So far, the head coach has had a mixture of senior players and academy stars to work with, which brought about wins over Wrexham and Sunderland, followed by a disappointing defeat to Leeds United.
With plenty of the World Cup stars now back in action, there will be something closer to Iraola's first-choice team available for the match against Monaco, with Premier League season only two weeks away.
So, with that said, here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of Liverpool vs AS Monaco.
What time is kick-off?
Liverpool takes on Monaco on Sunday, August 9, with the match scheduled for 2:30pm GMT in the UK, which is 9:30 am EDT.
Is the game on TV?
The friendly will be available to watch on TV in the UK, with LFCTV hosting the match. The channel requires a subscription, which is paid via the TV network provider.
The match will also be available to watch via a live stream, with Liverpool's All Red Video streaming platform hosting the game to watch online and on the go. Brand new users can sign up for a 14-day free trial now, which will give them access to the preseason matches.
Supporters who are subscribed to LFCTV on their TV services will also be able to watch the game live on the All Red Video platform, which is also available through the club's official app on both iOS and Android devices.
In the US, the match will be available to watch through several platforms, with CBS Sports Network, fuboTV, Fox One, and Fox Deportes all streaming the match.
Early team news
Cody Gakpo of Liverpool celebrates scoring the third goal making it 0-3 with Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League match between Olympique Marseille v Liverpool at the Stade Vélodrome on January 21, 2026 in Marseille France
Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk have been teammates for club and country for a while now(Image: Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates /Getty Images)
Iraola will have some key returns to his team this weekend, as the trio of Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, and Cody Gakpo are at his disposal again after a longer break from the World Cup.
New signing Victor Munoz is also available after he made an early return to get used to life at Liverpool, adding an extra option to the forward line for the match.
There is still some uncertainty over the condition of Jeremy Jacquet, who has been managing a minor injury issue and is currently a doubt for the clash.
Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic could return from their spells out of the team through injury, though it remains to be seen whether they are also deemed fit enough to be available.
The likes of Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, and Hugo Ekitike remain out of action as they ramp up their individual recovery regimes, while Alexis Mac Allister will return to the group next week after his summer break.