Karlsruhe vs Liverpool LIVE! Friendlies Stream, Latest Team News, Lineups, TV, Prediction Today
Liverpool continue their pre-season preparations against German Second Division club Karlsruher today. Jürgen Klopp’s side were in training camp in their home country of Germany and are playing their first official match at the BBBank Wildpark in Karlsruhe.
The Reds have bolstered their squad with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, with both newcomers due to make their non-competitive debuts later today. However, Fabinho was left behind in England following a big cash offer from Saudi Arabia, while reports suggest Jordan Henderson and Luiz Diaz could follow him there.
It was always likely that Liverpool would bounce back from such a bad run last season and transfer talks aside, tonight’s game gives Klopp a chance to see how his new players fit into the system, and those too to test the physical form of the more familiar face. . Follow all the action with the Standard Sport match blog!
No Henderson tonight?
Jordan Henderson currently remains in the news as Al Ettifaq – currently managed by former team-mate Steven Gerrard – look to step in and sign the England midfielder.
He reportedly agreed personal terms with the Saudi club, but the clubs have yet to agree on a possible transfer fee. In this context, Fabrizio Romano reports that Henderson will not be in the squad for tonight’s game against Karlsruhe.
He reports that despite being on the team, Henderson did not make it to the game. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Liverpool legend reacts with ‘outrage’ to Jordan Henderson transfer to Saudi Arabia
According to Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler, the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson, who is potentially earning £700,000 a week in Saudi Arabia, is false.
The former striker oversees Saudi second division side Al Qadsiah and would like Henderson to work with coach Steven Gerrard following high profile talks with Al-Ettifaq.
Prediction: Liverpool win 3-1
It’s a silly job to predict pre-season friendlies, let alone ones played so early this summer, but you have to assume Liverpool should win this match comfortably enough.
The likes of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai will be keen to make an impression quickly and Klopp demands 100% from his players at all times, whether it’s competitive play or not. It’s a strong side that Liverpool have taken to Germany and they should start with a great win here.
Liverpool team news: Szoboszlai and Mac Allister set to make debuts
Liverpool traveled to Germany without Fabinho, who is set to join Saudi side Al-Ittihad for £40million.
However, captain Jordan Henderson made the trip despite his close ties to Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq with a move to the Gulf state.
New signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai will be hoping to make their respective debuts against Karlsruhe, although Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will only return to training on Thursday following their success with England at the European Under-21 Championship.
Whether Thiago Alcantara will be fit enough to get back into shape after injury remains to be seen. Ben Doak, Calum Scanlon, James McConnell, Marcelo Pitaluga, Conor Bradley, Bobby Clark, Melkamu Frauendorf, Vitezslav Jaros, Fabian Mrozek, Lewis Koumas and Jarell Quansah are the youngsters who want to play a part as they have all been included in the touring team of Klopp.
Where to see Karlsruher vs Liverpool?
TV Channel & Live Streaming: In UK, Karlsruher vs Liverpool is available to watch live on LFCTV and LFCTV GO.
Live Blog: You can also follow the match live via Standard Sport’s match blog.
