LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 16, 2026: Liverpool's Jeremy Jacquet celebrates with team-mates after scoring the second goal on his debut during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como 1907 at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 16, 2026: Liverpool's Jeremy Jacquet celebrates with team-mates after scoring the second goal on his debut during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como 1907 at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
With another season upon us, Liverpool have prepared comprehensively for the upcoming campaign with a pre-season involving six matches, 36 players and 11 goals.
After six games across two continents, Andoni Iraola‘s first pre-season at the helm has come to a close.
The head coach took a look at 36 different players and readily found himself stressing the need for better fitness to ensure his intense game style can be deployed from the league opener onwards.
Although results are secondary, the Reds’ summer concluded with three wins (Sunderland, Wrexham and Como), two defeats (Leeds and Monaco) and one draw (Como).
Here, we look at the numbers behind Liverpool’s pre-season across all six friendlies.
Pre-season minutes played for Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 16, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como 1907 at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 16, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como 1907 at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
In total, Iraola used 36 players across six pre-season games, which saw him rely heavily on the club’s young players in the absence of senior starters and new signings.
Trey Nyoni was a particular standout in midfield, while Ifeanyi Ndukwe stepped up admirably to create plenty of interested watchers once his loan destination is confirmed.
But it was Dominik Szoboszlai, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Jeremie Frimpong who finished in the top three for minutes played.
* Liverpool’s games included five 90 minutes, and one capped at 70 minutes.
GOALKEEPERS:
Giorgi Mamardashvili – 348 (5 apps)
Alisson – 135 (2)
Freddie Woodman – 23 (1)
Harvey Davies – 14 (1)
DEFENDERS:
Jeremie Frimpong – 338 (5)
Ifeanyi Ndukwe – 305 (4)
Milos Kerkez – 279 (5)
Luke Chambers – 269 (5)
Kostas Tsimikas – 241 (5)
Calvin Ramsay – 174 (5)
Virgil van Dijk – 149 (2)
Mor Talla Ndiaye – 113 (4)
Calum Scanlon – 91 (3)
Jeremy Jacquet – 45 (1)
Ronald Araujo – 45 (1)
Joe Gomez – 8 (1)
Lucas Pitt – 3 (1)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 16, 2026: Liverpool's new signing Ronald Araújo during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como 1907 at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 16, 2026: Liverpool's new signing Ronald Araújo during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como 1907 at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
MIDFIELDERS:
Dominik Szoboszlai – 355 (5)
Trey Nyoni – 252 (6)
James McConnell – 211 (4)
Ryan Gravenberch – 195 (3)
Harvey Elliott – 190 (5)
Florian Wirtz – 178 (3)
Curtis Jones – 135 (3)
Wataru Endo – 115 (2)
Alexis Mac Allister – 59 (1)
FORWARDS:
Lewis Koumas – 281 (6)
Rio Ngumoha – 227 (5)
Kieran Morrison – 205 (4)
Alexander Isak – 189 (3)
Federico Chiesa – 150 (4)
Cody Gakpo – 133 (2)
Will Wright – 102 (4)
Victor Munoz – 93 (3)
Josh Abe – 67 (2)
Sonni-Lambie – 20 (2)
Most minutes during 2026 pre-season
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Rank Player Minutes
1 Dominik Szoboszlai 355
2 Giorgi Mamardashvili 348
3 Jeremie Frimpong 338
4 Ifeanyi Ndukwe 305
5 Lewis Koumas 281
6 Milos Kerkez 279
7 Luke Chambers 269
8 Trey Nyoni 252
9 Kostas Tsimikas 241
10 Rio Ngumoha 227
Liverpool’s pre-season goalscorers
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 8, 2026: Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring the first goal during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 8, 2026: Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring the first goal during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Liverpool scored seven goals while in the US, and four on their return to Merseyside.
Florian Wirtz finished with the most (two) as Liverpool played the majority of the summer without a fully complete or up-to-speed forward line.
Ten players combined for the Reds’ 11 goals:
Wirtz – 2
Morrison – 1
Szoboszlai – 1
Chiesa – 1
Koumas – 1
Ngumoha – 1
Chambers – 1
Isak – 1
Gakpo – 1
Jacquet – 1
Pre-season assists
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)
As for assists, Szoboszlai and Frimpong led the way with two each, but there were contributions from defence, midfield and the forward line throughout the summer:
Szoboszlai – 2
Frimpong – 2
Elliott – 1
Ramsay – 1
Kerkez – 1
Gravenberch – 1
Gakpo – 1
Isak – 1
Next up for Liverpool is their Premier League opener at Newcastle on Sunday, by which point Iraola will hope to be closer to his complete squad for 2026/27.
Football – Pre-Season – Liverpool FC v Leeds United FC
Football – Pre-Season – Liverpool FC v Leeds United FC
Football – Pre-Season – Liverpool FC v Leeds United FC
CHICAGO, USA - Sunday, August 2, 2026: Liverpool's Stefan Bajcetic walks out to watch the second half during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field. Leeds won 4-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Araujo Jacquet
Araujo Jacquet