Liverpool F.C. defender Virgil van Dijk has praised summer signings Jérémy Jacquet and Ronald Araújo for their impressive debuts against Como. The Reds' 2-0 win over Como marks their final outing before next week's Premier League opener against Newcastle. Van Dijk believes it will take time to develop a solid centre-back partnership between Jacquet and Araújo.

What happened? Liverpool F.C. defeated Como 2-0 in their final preseason clash.

Why it matters for Liverpool F.C. Van Dijk praised Jacquet and Araújo for their impressive debuts, but acknowledged that it will take time to develop a solid centre-back partnership.

What comes next? Liverpool F.C. will return to winning ways after back-to-back preseason defeats to Leeds United and AS Monaco. The Reds will face Newcastle in their Premier League opener next week. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Premier League, 60 pts, 17W-9D-12L from 38 games, recent form DLDLW. Goals this season: 63 scored, 53 conceded (+10 goal difference). Title race: 25 points behind leaders Arsenal. Van Dijk believes that Liverpool F.C. are improving in terms of fitness and intensity, but acknowledged that it will take time to develop a solid centre-back partnership. He praised Jacquet and Araújo for their impressive debuts, but noted that it will take time to develop a solid centre-back partnership. Van Dijk believes that Liverpool F.C. need to work on their fitness and intensity to compete with top teams in the Premier League. He praised Jacquet and Araújo for their impressive debuts, but acknowledged that it will take time to develop a solid centre-back partnership. Liverpool F.C. will face Newcastle in their Premier League opener next week, and Van Dijk believes that the team is improving in terms of fitness and intensity.