(Link to watch Liverpool vs AS Monaco) - Update the link and pre-match information for Liverpool vs AS Monaco, a summer friendly in 2026.
Liverpool return to Anfield aiming to regain their winning feeling after a 2-4 loss to Leeds United in their most recent friendly. This is also the first time manager Andoni Iraola will lead Liverpool at Anfield, so the home side have plenty of motivation to deliver a positive performance in front of their home fans.
Notably, Liverpool's squad is gradually being strengthened as Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and new signing Victor Munoz have returned to training after the World Cup. However, Alexis Mac Allister is not yet available, while some positions are still affected by fitness issues.
AS Monaco is no easy opponent. The Ligue 1 side recently defeated Getafe 1-0 and have brought a squad with several big names to England, including Paul Pogba, Ansu Fati, Folarin Balogun, Mika Biereth, Aleksandr Golovin, and Denis Zakaria.
Nevertheless, the advantage of Anfield and a slightly superior squad quality still make Liverpool the favorites. Given the friendly nature and both teams' tendency to experiment with lineups, the match is likely to be open and produce many goals.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 AS Monaco.