**Liverpool stepped up their preparations for the new Premier League season with a 2-0 win against Como at Anfield.**
Earlier today, another Liverpool side drew 0-0 against the same opponents to cap off the doubleheader.
Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock with a smart finish, and Jeremy Jacquet capped off a fine debut with a tap-in to seal the deal for the Reds.
And during the game, they even got a massive boost in the race to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG.
PSG are currently squaring off against Lens in a Trophée des Champions game, and Barcola has been left out of the squad for the clash.
Earlier this week, Luis Enrique said he wouldn’t force players to stay at the club, which came as a pointed message to Barcola.
And now, both the Frenchman and Ibrahim Mbaye have been left out of the squad amid talks with Liverpool.
> 🚨🔴 Bradley Barcola, not even on the bench for Paris Saint-Germain tonight. ❌
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> Liverpool remain in active talks to bring Barcola to Anfield in the next days. 🔥 [pic.twitter.com/q3IywmEH4O](https://t.co/q3IywmEH4O)