BIG Reds win, Slot CONCERN, SIX players return, Carvalho BID - Liverpool FC news recap

Liverpool closed out their United States pre-season tour in emphatic fashion on Saturday night, hammering Manchester United 3-0 at the Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. 

Goals from Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas were enough to see Arne Slot’s side past the Red Devils, who had their chances to fire back. However a strong first-half goalkeeping performance from Caoimhin Kelleher preserved the clean sheet.

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Arne Slot spots issue in Man United win

Whilst satisfied with the result, Slot wasn't totally pleased with the performance as he admitted his disappointment at how often the Red Devils posed an attacking threat.

"Yes, I was – but not with all of them," Slot told the club's official website in response to be asked if he was pleased with many aspects of his side's performance.

"We are very happy with the result, we scored some really nice goals. But I don't think we had enough control over the game because United were threatening us more than a few times.

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Szoboszlai's absence explained

Dominik Szoboszlai was a notable absentee from the Liverpool matchday squad for the match. Fortunately any concerns over Szoboszlai were eased immediately.

Speaking to the club's official website prior to kick-off against the Red Devils, Reds head coach Arne Slot revealed that the midfielder was simply rested following a hectic schedule.

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Harvey Elliott ready for a big season?

Harvey Elliott's popularity among many Liverpool supporters has gone into overdrive during the club's pre-season tour in the United States.

Following another strong performance against United, there has been an overwhelming show of support on social media for Elliott from fans who believe the 2024/25 campaign is shaping up to be a breakthrough one for the £4.3m signing from Fulham.

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Six Liverpool players return

Arne Slot has received several boosts ahead of Liverpool's final pre-season fixture against Sevilla, with six senior players reporting for training.

After being granted extra time off as a result of representing their respective nations at either Euro 2024 or Copa America, captain Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz (fresh with a new look) and Darwin Nunez got their pre-season preparations under way at the AXA Training Centre today.

One player, however, was still missing.

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Gravenberch reveals Slot's plans for him

Ryan Gravenberch is one of those back with the Liverpool squad, and Arne Slot has already told him about his role for the upcoming season.

The Dutchman is back from Euro 2024 and has spent some time with Slot now and really likes what he's hearing. "Really good impressions," Gravenberch said of meeting Slot, per LFCTV.

"He really wants to play football and me personally as well. So, happy that he's here and happy that we can train and play."

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Virgil van Dijk seals US breakthrough

Virgil van Dijk is making big moves internationally as speculation with regards to his long-term future at Liverpool rumbles on.

As revealed across various social media platforms, the Dutch defender has linked up with Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre in a new advert for their Gin & Juice drink.

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Liverpool reject Fabio Carvalho bid

Liverpool have rejected an offer from Southampton for Fabio Carvalho.

As revealed by The Athletic's David Ornstein, the South Coast outfit were interested in signing the 21-year-old in the January transfer window prior to joining Hull City on loan for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.

And after winning promotion back to the Premier League, the Saints expressed an interest in Carvalho again, and that has since been followed up with an approach to sign the midfielder permanently.

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