Liverpool beat Sunderland 4-2 in Iraola era debut, Gomez injury clouds win

Published Jul 26, 12:49 AM UTC

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Liverpool began the Andoni Iraola era with a 4-2 pre-season friendly victory over Sunderland in Nashville, but the match was overshadowed by an early injury to defender Joe Gomez, who hobbled off after 10 minutes. His departure forced Liverpool to field two 18-year-old central defenders, Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe, highlighting the team's thin defensive options. Goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa, and Lewis Koumas secured the win. The match also featured a tribute to the late Kevin Keegan. Liverpool were without several World Cup finalists and new signing Jeremy Jacquet, who was rested as a precaution. The sparse crowd of 24,897 at Geodis Park was attributed to high ticket prices for a pre-season friendly.

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Original headline: Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury puts spotlight on defence

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