Florian Wirtz runs on the ball
Florian Wirtz got off the mark in a Liverpool shirt against Yokohama
Fresh off their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan, are heading back home for a spectacular double-header against Spanish side Athletic Bilbao on Monday evening. Arne Slot's side kicked off their pre-season with in early July.
A 5-0 drubbing of followed, in what was a behind closed doors encounter with new signings . It was in the Far East where the Reds met their first stern test of the summer where they faced AC Milan.
After losing 4-2 to the Italian giants, Liverpool wrapped up their travels with, with new signing Florian Wirtz getting on the scoresheet.
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Athletic Club finished fourth in last season. The Lions have managed to keep hold of star player Nico Williams, who snubbed to sign a new 10-year contract while Robert Navarro and Jesus Areso have also joined Ernesto Valverde's side.
Liverpool have been active in the summer window bringing in German superstar Wirtz, Hungarian defender Milos Kerkez, Dutch full-back Jeremie Frimpong and young French striker Hugo Ekitike. The Reds' have also to land United stiker Alexander Isak after Luis Diaz left for .
After the back-to-back games with Bilbao, Slot's attention will turn to the Community Shield where they will face . But here, Mirror Footballtells you all you need to know on how to watch Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao.
Arne Slot watches on
Arne Slot has been busy adding to his Liverpool squad this summer
When does Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao kick-off?
The back-to-back pre-season friendlies will take place on Monday, August 4. The games will be played at Anfield.
The first match will kick-off at 5pm and the second game will take place at 8pm.
How can you watch the game?
Those not lucky enough to get a ticket can watch the action unfold live on Liverpool channel LFCTV via the 'All Red' service.
Liverpool's All Red Video is showing each pre-season friendly this summer and also offers fans a glimpse of behind the scenes action and gives the lowdown on the club's new recruits.
Fans can get the first month of membership free, with the service then reverting to £4.99 a month, and can watch the games on a smart TV, phone and tablet.
Hugo Ekitike playing for Liverpool
Hugo Ekitike made his first start against Yokohama
Liverpool's pre-season schedule
Liverpool 3-1 Preston North End - At Deepdale on July 13
Liverpool 2-4 AC Milan - At the Kai Tak Stadium on July 26
Liverpool 3-1 Yokohama FM - At the Nissan Stadium on July 30 at 11.30am
Liverpool vs Athletic Club - At Anfield on August 4 at 5pm and 8pm.
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