Liverpool earns second US preseason win under new boss Andoni Iraola

Liverpool defeated Rotherham United 1‑0 at Yankee Stadium in New York, securing their second preseason victory in the United States under newly appointed manager Andoni Iraola. The sole goal came in the 75th minute from teenage winger Rio Ngumo, who struck from close range in front of a crowd of about 42,000.

The match highlighted squad rotation, with several recent signings such as Jeremie Jacques and World Cup players Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Vritz and Alexander Isak absent. Defender Joe Gomez remained sidelined with injury, prompting Iraola to give minutes to a host of academy players. Liverpool will close the US tour with a final game against Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Ahead of the tour, reports linked Liverpool with a possible £145 million bid for French winger Bradley Barcola as a long‑term replacement for Mohamed Salah.