Liverpool face AC Milan on Saturday as they kick off their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan, with Arne Slot and his squad eager to ready themselves for their 2025/26 Premier League title defence
Liverpool’s pre-season is underway(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Liverpool and AC Milan are set to clash this weekend, as the Reds kick off their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan. Arne Slot’s Premier League title-winning side initially kicked off their preparations for 2025/26 with a friendly against Preston at Deepdale earlier this month in a fixture they ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Conor Bradley, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo.
Liam Lindsay’s late strike came as all but a consolation for the Lilywhites during the clash, as Paul Heckingbottom’s side earned valuable minutes in their legs ahead of their own Championship campaign this coming season.
Slot has been very active this summer, utilising the transfer window to welcome a whole host of fresh talent to Anfield. The Reds wasted little time in activating Jeremie Frimpong’s £29.5million release clause after losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, before securing his Bayer Leverkusen team-mate, Florian Wirtz, in a club-record £116m move soon after.
Liverpool’s third signing of the summer then came in the form of left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in a £40m deal, before Hugo Ekitike completed a £79m move, including add-ons, from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. And many fans will hope to catch a glimpse of their new acquisitions when Liverpool face AC Milan this weekend in Hong Kong.
The game is one that supporters can even watch without having to pay a penny. Here, Mirror Football breaks down all of the details…
Where is Liverpool vs AC Milan?
As part of their pre-season preparations, Liverpool will face AC Milan in Hong Kong and Yokohama FM in Japan this month, before returning to Anfield for a clash with Athletic Club in August. This evening’s game with Il Rossoneri takes place at the 50,000 capacity Kai Tak Stadium in Kowloon, which is home to the Hong Kong national team.
AC Milan will prove a tough test for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)What time does Liverpool vs AC Milan kick off?
Liverpool and AC Milan are set to get underway at 12.30pm on Saturday (UK time), with the fixture taking place at 7.30pm local time in Kowloon.
How to watch Liverpool vs AC Milan for free
If you haven’t booked flights and accommodation in Hong Kong, then thankfully you need not worry, as the clash between Liverpool and AC Milan will be broadcast live for free for football fans in the UK. Liverpool’s All Red Video is showing each pre-season friendly this summer, and new users can currently sign up to get a free month of access which will see them through until the start of the Premier League.
Arne Slot will look to ready his side for the 2025/26 Premier League campaign(Image: PA)
Coverage of Liverpool’s clash with AC Milan will be broadcast from 11.30am, with the match getting underway an hour later. The friendly will also be available to watch on LFCTV.
Liverpool’s pre-season schedule
Here’s a run-down of Liverpool’s pre-season schedule this summer:
Liverpool 3-1 Preston North End – At Deepdale on July 13Liverpool vs AC Milan – At the Kai Tak Stadium on July 26 at 12.30pmLiverpool vs Yokohama FM – At the Nissan Stadium on July 30 at 11.30amLiverpool vs Athletic Club – At Anfield on August 4 at 5pm
Liverpool also have the Community Shield against Crystal Palace at Wembley on Sunday, August 10 at 3pm, prior to their Premier League opener at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15.
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