Liverpool vs Darmstadt LIVE: Friendly Match Stream, Latest Team News, Lineups, TV, Prediction Today

Liverpool prepares for their final pre-season friendly against Darmstadt, addressing defensive frailties before the upcoming season.

Liverpool are gearing up for their last pre-season friendly against German side Darmstadt at Deepdale, the home of Preston North End. The team has made significant changes to their midfield during the transfer window, bidding farewell to some key players under Jurgen Klopp's management. This marks a new era for the club.

While it's important not to jump to conclusions based on pre-season performances, there were still some defensive weaknesses evident in their recent defeat to Bayern Munich. Despite their attacking prowess, the backline remains a concern for the upcoming season.

With Chelsea's visit to Anfield just around the corner, Klopp is expected to field a strong team for this final warm-up match. Stay tuned to Standard Sport's dedicated match blog for live updates!

Gareth Southgate, the England manager, has not ruled out the possibility of selecting Jordan Henderson for international duty despite his move to Saudi Arabia. Henderson left Liverpool earlier this summer to join Al-Ettifaq, now managed by former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, in search of a lucrative offer.

Darmstadt has struggled to find the back of the net in their pre-season friendlies so far, suggesting they won't pose much of a challenge for Liverpool in this game.

There is good news for Liverpool as Alexis Mac Allister should be fit to play after Klopp downplayed a knee injury that forced the midfielder off in the defeat against Bayern. However, Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara will continue to miss out as they recover from injuries that prematurely ended their 2022-23 campaign.

Klopp fielded a strong lineup against Bayern and is expected to do the same for this final pre-season friendly at Deepdale.

For viewers in the UK, the game will be televised live on LFCTV. You can also follow all the action on Standard Sport's live blog.

Welcome to Standard Sport's live coverage of Liverpool's last pre-season friendly against Darmstadt at Deepdale, the home of Preston North End.

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