Greuther Furth vs Liverpool LIVE! Pre-season friendly match stream ...
The Reds conclude their pre-season training camp in Germany with the latter of two friendlies against second-tier opposition this afternoon. Jurgen Klopp’s side travel to take on Greuther Furth in a match that is being played behind closed doors, before heading to Singapore for tougher tests against Bayern Munich and Leicester.
Liverpool saw off Furth’s domestic rivals Karlsruher last week, with a late brace from substitute Diogo Jota sealing a deserved 4-2 victory after earlier efforts from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo. A similarly goal-laden performance will be expected today against a team that finished 12th in the 2. Bundesliga last season before they step up in intensity in southeast Asia as their high-profile Premier League opener against Chelsea gets closer.
Jota comes into the starting XI today along with the likes of Alisson Becker and Alexis Mac Allister, though another new signing in Dominik Szoboszlai misses out as a precaution due to an ankle knock suffered in training that is not thought to be serious. Follow live updates from Greuther Furth vs Liverpool below!
Liverpool lead 1-0 at the break, through Luis Diaz’s excellent goal. He’s been the best player on the pitch.
Greuther Furth 0-1 Liverpool
Furth looked to be settling into this match, but Jota then strikes the post as he so nearly doubles the lead. He beats the goalkeeper to the ball and from the angle, tries to clip the ball into the unguarded net. It scrapes the inside of the post but fails to nestle inside. Unlucky!
Greuther Furth 0-1 Liverpool
Very close as Gakpo gets set up beautifully by Jota and then slams just over the bar via a slight deflection. Liverpool not letting up.
Greuther Furth 0-1 Liverpool
Luis Diaz puts Liverpool ahead with a lovely foray into the box, cutting onto his right foot and firing into the corner. Brilliant opener.
Greuther Furth 0-0 Liverpool
It’s certainly confident of Furth to take on Liverpool and keep to their three-at-the-back system, but it doesn’t appear to be helping the German side at present. The Reds are finding acres of space on the wings and you sense a goal may not be too far away.
Greuther Furth 0-0 Liverpool
Luis Diaz having real joy down the left, but this time it’s Doak who fashions a chance from the right. Mac Allister finds the 17-year-old, who cuts inside and forces a low save which the goalkeeper would expect to make. Liverpool have started well.
Greuther Furth 0-0 Liverpool
Luis Diaz in full flow as he dribbles down the left channel, cuts in, and whips the ball towards the far corner, forcing a strong save from the goalkeeper. Positive start from the Colombian.
Greuther Furth 0-0 Liverpool
Early chance for Ben Doak, who looks lively already.
We’re eventually underway here.
The players are walking onto the pitch in their kits now. Seconds away.