At 7:30 PM on July 27, Liverpool will face Real Betis in an international friendly match. New Liverpool manager Slot is set for his debut, and the two teams are meeting again after 19 years, making this a true clash.
Liverpool finished third in the Premier League last season, while Real Betis placed seventh in La Liga. The match against Real Betis marks Liverpool’s first pre-season game, and it will also be Slot’s managerial debut.
In the initial squad list for their U.S. pre-season tour, Liverpool included players such as Salah, Jones, and Endo. However, Van Dijk, who participated in the Euros, has not yet returned to the team. More players have since rejoined, but Slot revealed that several, including Robertson, are injured and will not feature in the friendly against Real Betis.
Real Betis played a warm-up match on July 20, defeating Austria’s Salzburg 5-1, demonstrating a strong attacking performance.
The two teams previously met in the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League group stage, with Liverpool winning 2-1 away and drawing 0-0 at home. They have not faced each other since.
The focus of this match is on Slot’s debut as Liverpool’s head coach, with player evaluations being a priority. The result may not be a significant concern for Slot.
Compared to Liverpool, Real Betis started their preparations earlier and have already played one warm-up match to get into form. They aim for a consecutive win in this match. Of course, choosing Real Betis as their opponent for Slot’s debut presents a significant challenge for both him and Liverpool.
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