The reason why Liverpool and La Liga side Athletic Bilbao are playing two friendlies on the same day has been revealed. The Reds have returned to Merseyside after their pre-season tour of Asia, where they faced the likes of AC Milan and Yokohama FM, as they continue their preparations for a Premier League title defence.
Ramping it up even further, Arne Slot's men will feature in not one, but two games as they return to Anfield on Monday evening, with the first getting underway at 5pm and the second at 8pm. And the reason behind this has now been revealed.
Why Liverpool are Playing Two Games in One Day
An explanation has been given
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Although it might seem unusual for two matches to be played in quick succession between the same sides, the line-ups for each game are expected to vary significantly. This scheduling gives Arne Slot and Ernesto Valverde a valuable opportunity to test fresh tactical ideas and assess different player pairings.
It also ensures that most of their senior players get substantial time on the pitch at Anfield. At this stage, it's uncertain whether one of the teams will feature Liverpool’s full-strength starting XI or if the squads will be mixed with regular starters, fringe players, and youth prospects. It comes less than a week before the Reds' first competitive game of the season against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.
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