Liverpool is set to continue its preparations for the 2025/26 season with a friendly match against Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos, marking the final leg of their Asian tour. Hugo Ekitike, who recently completed a transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt valued at £69 million, potentially rising to £79 million, could make his debut. Though he joined his new teammates in Hong Kong, he arrived too late to participate in Liverpool’s last match, which ended in a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan. After getting some practice time, Ekitike might see his first action under manager Arne Slot.
Alexis Mac Allister is also aiming to play, having recovered from an injury sustained at the tail end of last season. However, three players will miss the match: Alisson Becker and Joe Gomez have returned home due to personal and injury-related reasons, respectively, and Luis Diaz is finalizing a £65 million transfer to Bayern Munich.
This upcoming match represents Liverpool’s third-to-last friendly before they kick off the new season with the Community Shield on August 10. It will provide new signings like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giorgi Mamardashvili an opportunity to adapt to Slot’s tactical setup.
The clash between Yokohama FM and Liverpool is scheduled to take place at Nissan Stadium on Wednesday, July 30, with kick-off at 11:30 AM BST in the UK, which corresponds to 7:30 PM local time.
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on LFC TV, accessible on Sky channel 425 or Virgin Media channel 544. The stream will also be available on Liverpool’s official website via the ALL RED Video service, starting at 10:30 AM BST. A subscription for LFC TV costs £4.99 per month, but new users can enjoy a complimentary first month of ‘All Red Video Monthly’, which can be canceled at any time.
International viewers can catch the game through different broadcasters depending on regional agreements. A few of these include Astro Football in Malaysia, CBS Sports Golazo in the USA, Sky Sport in Germany, SuperSport in Africa, and ViaPlay and V Sport+ in Scandinavia and the Netherlands.
For those unable to watch the match live, Liverpool reporters will provide live updates and post-match reactions via the ECHO’s live blog. Additionally, fans can catch highlights on Liverpool’s official YouTube channel shortly after the match concludes.
