Confirmed: Slot’s first Liverpool lineup vs Real Betis as Nabil Fekir faces Reds

It’s Match No.1 in the Arne Slot era with Liverpool set to face Real Betis in the United States.

The Dutchman’s men kick off against former backup goalkeeper Adrian in the first of several pre-season clashes (including meetings with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United).

The Merseysiders are still waiting on a number of key stars to return from their post-season holidays following the conclusion of the Copa America and European Championship.

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The likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister are expected to be some of the last players to return to the squad.

In intriguing team selection news, former Liverpool transfer target Nabil Fekir (who came so close to signing for the Reds) lines up against Slot’s men.

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Liverpool team news vs Real Betis

Caoimhin Kelleher is the man between the sticks behind a centre-back partnership consisting of Jarell Quansah and former Mainz loan star Sepp van den Berg.

The midfield looks to be a trio of Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Up top, Mo Salah, Fabio Carvalho and Harvey Elliott will face off against the Real Betis backline.

You can catch the team news below, courtesy of @LFC:

How the Reds line up to take on Real Betis

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 26, 2024

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Deal signed: Liverpool announce fresh contract news as transfer decision made

Liverpool and Arne Slot’s decision to not include Fabian Mrozek for the team’s training camp in the United States is now clear following some movement in the summer window.

The 20-year-old goalkeeper signed a new deal with the club, as was reported on liverpoolfc.com, ahead of his loan switch to IF Brommapojkarna.

This follows one report from Fotboll Direkt, with the Swedish outlet claiming there’s an option to extend the deal to the 2025/26 season if all goes well.

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Liverpool well-stocked for goalkeeping options?

Jurgen Klopp and Caoimhin Kelleher – (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Between Alisson Becker and Caoimhin Kelleher, there’s more than enough in the way of hurdles for any young goalkeeper hoping to get regular game time. Plus, there’s Vitezslav Jaros (23) to additionally contend with following his own impressive half-season loan spell with league winners Sturm Graz.

In fairness, if the report is indeed on the money, we don’t think there’s anything sinister about sending Mrozek on loan.

He’s not going to get game time at Anfield under the current conditions, so it’s always going to be infinitely more beneficial for his development to be a first-choice option elsewhere.

Who’s to say the experience won’t be beneficial in the long run?

Hopefully, he goes away and blows away Slot and the coaching team with his performances in the Swedish top-flight!

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(Video) Jones leaves four Liverpool players for dead in insane solo run in training

Liverpool fans’ jaws will be on the floor after what Curtis Jones did in training today

Curtis Jones truly meant it when he talked up Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool’s pre-season meeting with Real Betis.

The Scouse Academy graduate admitted he was very much enjoying life under the former Feyenoord boss and the newfound freedom he’s enjoying in the middle of the park. Footage released by the club’s official account on X (formerly Twitter) would certainly demonstrate as much, with our No.17 slaloming around the pitch with stunning ease.

Such comments were sadly taken by some commentators to suggest the footballer was entirely unappreciative of ex-boss Jurgen Klopp. Let us be clear on this front: the midfielder is most certainly appreciative of our old German tactician.

The years we enjoyed under the helm of the 57-year-old should be forever treasured by all involved.

You can catch the clip below, courtesy of @LFC:

Love it, Curtis ‍ pic.twitter.com/u0YBOiWWb4

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 26, 2024

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Mohamed Salah handed new partner as Arne Slot names Liverpool line-up for Real Betis

Full Liverpool team news and starting line-up for Arne Slot's first televised friendly match vs Real Betis

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mohamed-salah-handed-new-partner-29622409

Man Utd 'considering move' for ex-Liverpool star Jurgen Klopp sold for £17m

Manchester United are scouring the market for defensive reinforcements.


https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1927888/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Neco-Williams-Liverpool-Jurgen-Klopp

Man City could lose another Cole Palmer this summer and Liverpool may be the perfect home

Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a repeat of their Cole Palmer saga after selling the star to Chelsea last summer.


https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1927517/Man-City-Cole-Palmer-Liverpool-James-McAtee

Arne Slot explains Liverpool transfer pause as Michael Edwards belief speaks volumes

Arne Slot is still waiting for his first signing as Liverpool head coach amid a Michael Edwards belief.


https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1927687/Liverpool-transfer-news-Arne-Slot-Michael-Edwards

Mohamed Salah sent Wrexham transfer plea by Ryan Reynolds amid Liverpool uncertainty

Mohamed Salah has just one year remaining on his Liverpool contract and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has cheekily urged the Egyptian to consider a move to the Welsh club


https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1927371/liverpool-salah-reynolds-wrexham-transfer

Liverpool line-ups vs Real Betis as Mohamed Salah decision made and Arne Slot system unleashed

Liverpool predicted teams and starting line-ups for Real Betis as the Arne Slot era gets underway in Pittsburgh on the Reds' pre-season tour of the USA

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-line-ups-vs-real-29612761

Is Liverpool vs Real Betis on TV? Live stream, kick-off time and how to watch pre-season friendly

Liverpool will face La Liga outfit Real Betis on Friday night in their first pre-season friendly of the summer as Arne Slot prepares for his first campaign as head coach

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-vs-real-betis-tv-29612806

Liverpool star sends Arne Slot warning ahead of ‘big change’ as Mohamed Salah meets ex-teammate

Latest Liverpool news and gossip as Curtis Jones praises Arne Slot while Mohamed Salah meets with a former teammate in the United States

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-star-sends-arne-slot-29615056

Mohammed Kudus bid made, Bayern Munich transfer raid - how Liverpool should replace Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah might be entering his final chapter at Liverpool and the ECHO's writers have given their thoughts on potential succession plans.

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/mohammed-kudus-bid-made-bayern-29612001

Dominik Szoboszlai issues Liverpool warning as £17m transfer stance emerges

Liverpool are yet to make a signing this summer as Arne Slot succeeds Jurgen Klopp at Anfield

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dominik-szoboszlai-issues-liverpool-warning-29607260

Nico Williams signs, Luis Diaz exits, £49m deal done - Dream Liverpool attack after two transfers

Liverpool are yet to make their first signing of the summer transfer window, but there are said to have been discussions about adding a wide player to the squad

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-williams-nico-diaz-29606447

Darwin Nunez and two more Liverpool players face uncertain futures

With less than a month to go until the start of the new season, which Liverpool players are facing a make or break campaign?

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/darwin-nunez-two-more-liverpool-29604293

What Liverpool squad for United States tour says about Arne Slot transfer plans

Arne Slot has taken a 28-man squad to the United States - and it has offered a few clues over the immediate futures of several Liverpool players

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Liverpool owners tipped to enter takeover talks as coach details Alisson exit chat

Liverpool have seen a number of changeovers in the dugout and in the boardroom, and one lawyer has backed FSG to make a significant move itself.

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-owners-tipped-enter-takeover-29599999