Liverpool hosts Athletic Bilbao for two pre-season friendlies at Anfield, returning from an Asia tour. It marks the first home game after the tragic loss of forward Diogo Jota. Manager Arne Slot emphasized the emotional significance of the match and commended the players' resilience. New talents Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha are included after recent performances, along with experienced players like Andy Robertson and Darwin Nunez, who is reportedly in talks for a potential transfer.
It will be great to be back at Anfield for the first time since we lifted the Premier League trophy back in May, and we are all looking forward to that.
Of course, we know that this will also be an emotional occasion, being the first time that we have played at home since we lost Diogo.
They have found themselves in one of the toughest positions imaginable, but the way they have come together and the way they have conducted themselves, on and off the pitch, is a credit to them.
Teenagers Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha are included in the first match of the evening after both scored in the 3-1 win over Yokohama F Marinos last Wednesday.
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