Liverpool defeats Como 2-0 in final pre-season friendly

Liverpool concluded their 2026/27 pre-season campaign with a 2-0 victory over Como 1907 at Anfield. The match featured a double-header format, with an earlier fixture played behind closed doors ending in a 0-0 draw.

In the televised match, Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute following a cross from Jeremie Frimpong. New signing Jeremy Jacquet secured the win with a goal in the 44th minute, marking a successful debut for the defender. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised the performances of Jacquet, Frimpong, and debutant Ronald Araujo as the team prepares for their Premier League opener against Newcastle.

Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, remained competitive despite the loss. Before kickoff, a Como delegation laid a wreath at Anfield to honor the victims of the Hillsborough disaster and players Diogo Jota and André Silva. The Italian side enters their Serie A season following an undefeated summer schedule.