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Liverpool confirm starting XI for Anfield friendly

Liverpool's official site lists Alisson, Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk among the starters, with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak also named for the pre-season match.

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Liverpool have confirmed their starting lineup for the pre-season friendly against AS Monaco at Anfield, the club website reports. The announcement, published by Liverpool FC, names several first-team regulars and summer additions among the starters.

Confirmed starters named by the club

The club's published lineup includes goalkeeper Alisson Becker, forwards Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak, and defender Virgil van Dijk. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is also listed among the starters. The team announcement comes via Liverpool FC's official match coverage and specifies those players as starting the fixture.

Fixture context and coverage

The match is a pre-season friendly played at Anfield, according to the club listing. The London Evening Standard has also published a preview page covering the Liverpool v Monaco fixture, with information on prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV and streaming options. That preview offers additional context for supporters seeking viewing details and broader match information.

Supporters can expect standard pre-season objectives such as fitness building and tactical assessment, while the named starters indicate which players the club has chosen to field at the venue. For full squad and minute-by-minute updates, refer to Liverpool FC's official channels and the Evening Standard preview for viewing arrangements and other matchday details.

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