Liverpool F.C. Rounded off their preseason campaign with a 2-0 victory over Como on Sunday, as summer signing Jérémy Jacquet marked his debut with a goal. The 21-year-old, who joined from Rennes in a £60 million ($81 million) deal, had been sidelined with a minor knee issue but looked sharp in his first 45 minutes at Anfield.
Jacquet’s goal came just before halftime, tapping in from Cody Gakpo’s cross after the Dutchman had opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. Gakpo’s finish followed a surging run from Jeremie Frimpong, while Liverpool also hit the woodwork through Alexander Isak and saw Dominik Szoboszlai fire narrowly wide. Como, fresh from a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, had chances of their own, with Alisson Becker making a sharp save and Virgil van Dijk producing a vital last-ditch tackle.
Why this matters for Liverpool F.C.
The win provided valuable minutes for Andoni Iraola’s side ahead of their Premier League opener at Newcastle United next Sunday. Liverpool finished fifth last season with 60 points (17W-9D-12L), 25 behind champions Arsenal, and will hope new signings like Jacquet and Ronald Araújo-who also debuted as a second-half substitute-can bolster their title push.
With the transfer window still open, Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for winger Bradley Barcola, while Ibrahim Mbaye has also been considered. Both players were absent from PSG’s squad for their Trophée des Champions clash with Lens on Sunday.
