Liverpool walked away with a 2-0 win at Anfield, thanks to goals from Gakpo and new signing Jacquet. But don’t let that scoreline fool you, Como’s Fabregas definitely has reasons to be satisfied with his squad. This wasn’t some pushover performance, even against a top-tier Liverpool side, and it sets up a wild ride for both teams as they pivot to league play.
Reds Seal The Deal, But Como Was Punching Back
Liverpool definitely got the job done, wrapping up their pre-season with a win, but it wasn’t without Como showing some serious fight. Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, firing a right-footed shot into the bottom corner after a slick diagonal pass from Frimpong. Liverpool had been knocking on the door already, with Isak hitting the post and Szoboszlai just missing, so that opener felt earned. Then, just before halftime in the 44th minute, new signing Jacquet doubled the lead with an easy tap-in, assisted by Gakpo after a smart square ball from Van Dijk from a corner. What’s wild is that second goal came right when Fabregas’ Como was actually growing into the game, with Douvikas and Jesus Rodriguez looking dangerous. Remember, their first behind-closed-doors game ended in a 0-0 draw. So, Como showed they aren’t afraid to go toe-to-toe.
Fabregas’ Side Shows Glimmers of Greatness
You gotta hand it to Como. Despite the 2-0 defeat, Fabregas’ side “looked far from out of place,” and the coach can be satisfied. That’s a huge statement, especially with their upcoming international commitments in next season’s Champions League looming. Liverpool mostly controlled the second half, but the match came alive again late, with Como’s Diao, picked out by new signing Cuoto, hitting a curling right-footed shot from the edge of the box that went “just wide!” Talk about a heartbreaker! A few minutes later, Liverpool’s Gravenberch had a chance to make it 3-0, but his placed finish crashed against the crossbar. It shows you Como hung in there and kept fighting, even nearly grabbing a goal.
Now, the pre-season is done for both clubs, and it’s all about the league. Como kicks off their campaign on Saturday, August 22, with an afternoon clash against Udinese. For Liverpool, Iraola’s squad opens their Premier League season on Sunday, August 23, in what’s being called a blockbuster match against Newcastle. It’s time for the real battles to begin!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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