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Florian Wirtz fired Liverpool level in Yokohama(Image: AP)<\/p>\nYOKOHAMA 1-3 LIVERPOOL: Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for the Premier League champions before a pair of teenagers came off the bench to steal the show in final friendly of pre-season tour<\/p>\n
13:27, 30 Jul 2025Updated 13:56, 30 Jul 2025<\/p>\n
Florian Wirtz fired Liverpool level in Yokohama(Image: AP)<\/p>\n
Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal before Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha boosted their burgeoning reputations by finding the net as Arne Slot<\/a> \u2019s side came from behind in the final game of their pre-season tour to Asia.<\/p>\n But Arne Slot has much to ponder about a defensive line yet to truly flow as Asahi Uenaka put Yokohama in front early in the second half with the Japanese outfit fashioning plenty of chances.<\/p>\n However the Reds\u2019 class eventually told as Wirtz levelled from Mo Salah<\/a> \u2019s centre before sub Nyoni, 18, produced a fine first-time finish to convert Jeremie Frimpong\u2019s beautifully weighted cross. Ngumoha, 16, then went on a mazy dribble and fired home from the edge of the area late on to seal a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n The goals came long after Hugo Ekitike\u2019s debut was brought to a close after 45 minutes, while Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister made their returns off the bench. Here are the talking points from Nissan Arena.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister makes new signings prediction after ‘amazing’ claim<\/a>READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot given Alexander Isak warning as \u00a3120m saga rolls on<\/a>Ekitike bow<\/p>\n The latest summer signing found clear sights of goal at a premium during his first 45 minutes in the red shirt, with a cheeky backheel his only threatening moment inside the penalty area.<\/p>\n But there was no shortage of endeavour from the France U21 striker as he dropped deep, put in some notable work off the ball and linked up nicely with Florian Wirtz on a couple of occasions.<\/p>\n The Uruguayan, who continues to be linked with a move away, was given his first minutes of pre-season as Ekitike\u2019s half-time replacement – only to contrive to miss a really good chance not long before Liverpool<\/a> fell behind.<\/p>\n It came from a great Salah pass but, having done well to stay onside, Nunez sidefooted carelessly wide when under no tight pressure. It summed up why he is now far down the pecking order and hardly convincing evidence into him being kept as an impact player.<\/p>\n Pitch complaints<\/p>\n And Nunez could not even blame an awful surface that was cut up from the beginning with a matchball that appeared to have a mind of its own as it bounced and bobbled awkwardly.<\/p>\n Simple passes were inadvertently misdirected, there were some horror first touches.<\/p>\n And the only positive was that no one appeared to pick up an injury because of a field more akin to a recently ploughed farmer\u2019s plot than a professional football pitch.<\/p>\n Despite those dodgy conditions Slot will be mildly concerned by how slack Liverpool\u2019s marking appeared at times – especially on the counterattack having shipped four to a Milan team at the weekend that had appeared blunt against Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n With Alisson Becker b ack home to tend to a personal matter<\/a>, new signing Giorgi Mamardashvili acquitted himself well in his debut outing – making one notable save from Dean Davi\u2019s header nearing half-time.<\/p>\n Yet there was not much he could do about Asahi Uenaka\u2019s goal as Ren Kato drew Ibrahima Konate out of position before slotting a through ball behind Curtis Jones for Uenaka to finish low and firm into the far corner.<\/p>\n Nyoni shines<\/p>\n The big name arrivals have led to suggestions that the next generation of stars will find it hard to break through. That could well be true once the real stuff gets underway next month but Nyoni and Ngumoha are doing their case for inclusion no harm at all.<\/p>\n Full of confidence, Nyoni took the second goal really well and almost grabbed another following some neat trickery down the inside left channel.<\/p>\n Ngumoha’s dribble and finish for the late third was the game’s standout moment. While their hosts had tired and no Premier League<\/a> side will offer so much time and space, it was top quality attacking play.<\/p>\n Chances to shine may be limited to the Cup competitions but the signs are very, very promising for these particular youngsters.<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Hugo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Yokohama-FMarinos-v-Liverpool-MEIJI-YASUDA-JLEAGUE-World-Challenge-2025-Presented-By-The-Nippo.jpg\")
Hugo Ekitike made his first appearance for the Reds(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Nunez misstep<\/p>\n![\"Hugo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_GettyImages-2227678577.jpg\")
Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool during the friendly against Yokohama F Marinos.Defensive concerns<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\")
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