Liverpool and Real Betis are set to clash in a friendly match at the Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Here’s a detailed look at both teams' form, news, and a prediction for the match.
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Liverpool's Form and Team News
Liverpool, under new management by Arne Slot after Jurgen Klopp’s departure, are in the midst of significant transition.
Klopp left after a fruitful nine-year tenure, and Slot’s era began with a narrow 1-0 loss to Preston North End. Key players like Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai were part of the squad, yet they couldn’t secure a win.
Liverpool’s summer has been quiet on the transfer front, with notable absences due to extended breaks for Euro 2024 and Copa America participants. Stars like Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Alisson Becker, Alexis Mac Allister, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk are set to join the squad later.
Despite this, Liverpool have promising talents like Jayden Danns and Bobby Clark, though both are currently injured.
Probable Liverpool Starting Lineup: Kelleher; Bradley, Phillips, Van den Berg, Robertson; Jones, Endo, Szoboszlai; Doak, Salah, Carvalho
Real Betis' Form and Team News
Real Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, finished seventh in La Liga last season, a campaign marked by numerous draws.
They exited the Copa del Rey early and didn't progress beyond the Europa League group stage, finding themselves in the Conference League instead.
Betis have started their pre-season strong with a 5-1 victory over Austria Salzburg. Their squad is missing several key players due to international duty, including Ayoze Perez and German Pezzella.
Midfielder Johnny Cardoso also remains absent after Copa America. Isco, recovering from injury, is another significant absence, but Nabil Fekir is set to play a crucial role.
Probable Real Betis Starting Lineup: Silva; Sabaly, Llorente, Arnal, Perraud; Carvalho, Altimira; Fornals, Fekir, Juanmi; Fernandez
Prediction
Considering the lineups and current form, a full-strength Liverpool would be favoured to win.
However, with many key players absent and a loss in their first friendly, Liverpool may struggle to dominate. Real Betis, buoyed by their recent 5-1 win, will aim to hold their own.
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