Liverpool's record signing Florian Wirtz makes his first start for his new club in a 4-2 pre-season defeat against AC Milan in Hong Kong.

Liverpool tasted defeat in the first game of their pre-season tour courtesy of a strong counter-attacking display from Milan at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo scored for the Reds, who showed glimpses but ultimately came out ...

Arne Slot has confirmed that Luis Diaz was left out of the Liverpool squad against AC Milan on Saturday due to transfer speculation. The Reds were beaten 4-2 by the Italian giants in a pre-season

Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was pressed into duty there alongside captain Virgil van Dijk during the opening 45 minutes against Milan. Then in the second half, after Slot made nine changes at the break, left-back Kostas Tsimikas was the makeshift centre-back with Ibrahima Konate for company.

Liverpool fans continue to pay their respects to Diogo Jota, who was remembered during the friendly against AC Milan today. The 28-year-old was killed in a car crash in northern Spain earlier this month which also claimed the life of his brother Andre Silva,

Liverpool's big-money investment on transfers is the result of long-term planning, club CEO Billy Hogan said, adding that winning a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title convinced the club it was time to act like a modern powerhouse.

James Pearce is with the team in the Far East and here he brings our readers all the latest from around the camp

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