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Liverpool Unveils 31-Player Squad for U.S. Pre-Season Tour Ahead of 2026-27 Campaign
7/21/2026, 12:55:08 PM
Tour Schedule and Destinations
Liverpool will commence the second phase of preparations for the 2026-27 season with three friendlies in the United States. The first match is set for Saturday, July 25, against Sunderland at Geodis Park in Nashville. The squad then travels to New York’s Yankee Stadium for a July 29 clash with Wrexham, before concluding the tour on August 2 versus Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago. The team will base itself in Chicago after arriving from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Squad Composition and Injury Status
The club’s official announcement lists 31 players, blending first-team regulars with youth prospects. Confirmed senior members include Joe Gomez, Watru Endo, Milos Kerkez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Connor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Giovani Leoni, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Kostas Tsimikas, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Rio Ngumoha, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Freddie Woodman and new signing Jeremy Jacquet.
Youth and reserve players named are Trey Nyoni, Josh Abe, Stefan Bajcetic, Luke Chambers, Calvin Ramsay, Calum Scanlon, James McConnell, Vítezslav Jaros, Lewis Koumas, Kieran Morrison, Will Wright, Bailey Hall, Josh Sonni-Lambie, Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Harvey Davies.
The release notes that several squad members are returning from injury. Hugo Ekitike is projected to miss the remainder of the season, remaining out until at least Christmas. Giovani Leoni, Connor Bradley, Watru Endo and Jeremy Jacquet are also listed as rehabilitating, with limited involvement expected.
Context: New Coach and Post-World Cup Landscape
The tour marks the first pre-season under head coach Andoni Iraola, who succeeded Jürgen Klopp after the 2022-23 campaign. With a number of first-team stars still engaged in World Cup duties, the squad will rely on a blend of established players and emerging talent to shape Iraola’s tactical foundation.
Club Communication
Liverpool’s official website confirmed the itinerary, squad list and injury updates, emphasizing that the tour will serve as a “crucial step” in integrating new signings and assessing returning players ahead of the upcoming season.
