Liverpool Eye Anfield Bounce-Back Against Monaco

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Match Time:03-08-2026 04:00 Monday (GMT+8)
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Liverpool will look to recover from their 4-2 defeat to Leeds United when they face Monaco at Anfield in their latest pre-season friendly. Monaco enter the match with confidence after beating Getafe 1-0 in their previous outing.

Team Analysis:

Liverpool's strong first-half display against Leeds was undone after the break, exposing defensive concerns ahead of the new Premier League season. Monaco also enter the friendly looking to build momentum, having shown mixed form in pre-season while preparing for their upcoming European and Ligue 1 campaigns.

Player Situation:

Liverpool are set to welcome back Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Cody Gakpo after they missed the club's US tour, with new signing Victor Munoz also available for the friendly against Monaco. Monaco are expected to keep a similar lineup to their previous match, although Takumi Minamino will miss the game through injury while Lamine Camara could feature despite transfer links with Liverpool.

Result Prediction:

Andoni Iraola will be eager to secure his first win at Anfield, with the returns of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker providing a major boost. Despite some lingering defensive concerns, Liverpool should have enough quality and home advantage to overcome Monaco.

Predicted Result: Liverpool 3-1 AS Monaco.