- Darwin Nunez scored three goals in a 5:0 friendly win over Stoke
- Florian Wirtz made his unofficial Liverpool debut after missing the Preston match
- Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa also found the net behind closed doors
Key Takeaways:
Liverpool defeated Stoke City 5:0 yesterday in a friendly played behind closed doors at the Reds’ training base. This was the second pre-season test for Arne Slot’s side. In their first outing, the Merseysiders beat Preston North End 3:1.
🚨 | 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Liverpool beat Stoke 5-0 in a closed-doors friendly at the AXA. Nunez hit a hat-trick, Ngumoha and Chiesa also scored. Wirtz played 45 mins before Japan tour. pic.twitter.com/4KKtCpJzsB
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Darwin Nunez, who continues to be linked with a potential transfer, produced an excellent performance, netting a hat-trick. The other goal in the first half came from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who also impressed in the match against Preston a few days ago. Federico Chiesa completed the final scoreline after the break. Nunez now has four goals in two pre-season matches for Liverpool.
Liverpool’s record signing and German international, Florian Wirtz made his unofficial debut for the Reds, having not featured in the previous game against Preston for unclear reasons.
Liverpool’s next match is scheduled against AC Milan as part of the club’s Asia tour. The game will take place on 26 July.