Liverpool vs Sunderland LIVE: Reds lead 4-2 as Dominik Szoboszlai nets wonder goal

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Liverpool 4-2 SunderlandStrong start for Andoni Iraola's side in pre-season as Liverpool secure victory against SunderlandToday00:52 BSTGOOOOAAAALLewis Koumas makes it four!Today00:39 BSTGOOOAAAALFederico Chiesa puts Liverpool in the lead!Today00:23 BSTGOOOAAALDominik Szoboszlai brings Liverpool level!Today00:16 BSTGoal Liverpool 1-2 SunderlandSunderland take the leadToday00:10 BSTKick-offThe second half is underway in Nashville25th Jul23:55 BSTHalf timeKieran Morrison's goal was canceled out by a Sunderland equalizer25th Jul23:37 BSTGoalSunderland equalize through Enzo Le Fee25th Jul23:22 BSTGOOOAAALKieran Morrison scores the first goal under Iraola25th Jul23:09 BSTKick Off!The Andoni Iraola era is underway!25th Jul23:08 BSTLiverpool honors Kevin Keegan Liverpool paid tribute to club legend Kevin Keegan ahead of the Reds first pre-season friendly against Sunderland.The ex-England manager sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer.Each Liverpool player is wearing a black armband to honor Keegan while a minutes silence was also observed ahead of the game in Nashville.25th Jul22:18 BSTJeremy Jacquet absence explainedJeremy Jacquet has not been included in the squad for Liverpool's opening pre-season game against Sunderland in Nashville.Jacquet had hoped to make his first appearance in a Reds jersey at Geodis Park, however Liverpool.com understands that the French defender's absence is precautionary after suffering a serious shoulder injury in February.Jeremy Jacquet in training with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)25th Jul21:46 BSTLiverpool starting XIMamardashvili, Gomez, Jones, Elliott, Tsimikas, Frimpong, McConnell, Morrison, Ngumoha, N'Diaye, Wright25th Jul21:40 BSTJeremy Jacquet says Liverpool ace 'off his head'Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet has revealed that four Reds players have gone out of their way to make him feel at home at his new club, while jokingly claiming that one of his new teammates is "off his head".When quizzed on how he is settling in with his new teammates, he responded: "Yeah, so far that has all been going very well. The Saudi side previously explored the idea of trying to tempt Kane to join too, but that move proved fruitless.(Image: 2026 DeFodi Images)25th Jul18:45 BSTChiesa exit likely Federico Chiesa is expected to leave Liverpool this summer.Chiesa has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter at Liverpool since joining the club in 2024.However, the Italian winger’s time at Anfield now appears to be nearing its conclusion, with James Pearce of The Athletic reporting that he is expected to return to Serie A before the summer transfer window closes.(Image: Getty Images)25th Jul18:12 BSTDarwin Nunez closes in on surprise transfer agreementDarwin Nunez could be closing in on a surprise reunion with Mohamed Salah, with both players reportedly closing in on moves to Turkiye.According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Nunez is “eding closer” to an agreement with Besiktas, with the 27-year-old set for a loan move to the Turkish club for the 2026/27 season.And that could present him with a reunion with one of his former Liverpool teammates, with Salah also claimed to be on his way to Besiktas.(Image: Getty Images)25th Jul16:36 BSTFormer Liverpool star gives verdict on Mohamed Salah replacementEx-Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would be the perfect replacement for Mohamed Salah.Per the Echo, via LiveFootballTickets, Heskey said, "The difficult part of saying who could replace Mo Salah, is I don't think anyone could replace Mo Salah."The only one I would say that we could probably go after is Kvaratskhelia from PSG, but he won't be available."I think when you're looking at talents and legends of that ilk, you have to just put that behind you and move on to something different.

"Liverpool are instead focused on strengthening the right-wing."Vinicius Jr could be open to a sensational move to Arsenal(Image: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)25th Jul14:30 BSTArsenal 'exploring' move for Vinicius JrThose reports from Spain linking Liverpool with Vinicius Jr might not be as farfetched as they first seemed, with one of the Reds' Premier League rivals now said to be exploring a move for the Real Madrid star.According to The Athletic, Arsenal is looking into the possibility of signing the 26-year-old if he doesn't extend his contract at the Bernabeu - Vinicius has just a year remaining on his current deal.The interest from the Gunners is only at an early stage, with no club-to-club talks yet, but the idea has been given approval at all levels within Arsenal.(Image: Getty Images)25th Jul13:54 BSTDiomande hope for Liverpool?German outlet Bild suggests there may still be some hope for Liverpool with Yan Diomande - although there could be even more competition for his signature now.The Reds are still claimed to be vying for his signature, along with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, while Arsenal and Manchester City are also said to be in the mix. He is said to have a $68 million (€60M) release clause in his contract, with Porto refusing to go under that figure.Oskar Pietuszewski of FC Porto25th Jul11:57 BSTAlex Scott chooses next clubAlex Scott is pushing to secure a move to Chelsea, according to The Standard, despite Bournemouth rejecting an $85 million (£64M) bid from the Blues for the midfielder.Liverpool has been linked with Scott, who flourished under Andoni Iraola last season and is now being touted for a move this summer, having turned down a new contract with the Cherries.Arsenal and Manchester City have been credited with an interest, but the 22-year-old is said to want a move to Stamford Bridge, although Bournemouth insists he is not for sale.Alex Scott starred for Bournemouth last season(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)25th Jul11:13 BSTFerran Torres move ruled outFerran Torres has been linked with a move to Liverpool this week, although Italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has cast doubt over the Reds' chances of signing the Barcelona forward.He told Wettfreunde.net:I don't think Liverpool can make an offer for Ferran Torres.

I believe only Paris Saint-Germain is in the running for him.Ferran Torres #7 of Spain celebrates with his medal after the team’s victory following during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium(Image: Getty)25th Jul10:35 BSTZabarnyi 'offered' to LiverpoolIllia Zabarnyi has been offered to Liverpool, according to talkSPORT's Alex Crook.The PSG defender is being linked with an exit from the European champions, just a year after making $76M (£57M) move from Bournemouth.Zabarnyi of course played under Andoni Iraola with the Cherries, and the new Liverpool boss is said to be an admirer, along with sporting director Richard Hughes, although it's also claimed that he's also been offered to Chelsea.Illia Zabarnyi in action for PSG(Image: Getty Images)25th Jul09:58 BSTYan Diomande bid rejectedReal Madrid has matched Liverpool's offer for Yan Diomande, and according to Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish giant has also been rejected.Real is said to be planning to return with a new bid after having a €100M ($115M) package rejected for the winger - the same offer that RB Leipzig turned down from the Reds.Diomande himself is claimed to have opened the door to a move to the Bernabeu, with "positive talks" having taken place over contract terms. Besiktas is now “confident” it can finalize the deal within the next few days.Mohamed Salah left Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)25th Jul08:53 BSTVinicius Jr 'talks'Vinicius Jr has held "positive talks" with Liverpool in wild new claims coming from Spanish outlet Defensa Central.The Real Madrid winger is being tipped for a free transfer to Anfield in 2027, having hit an impasse in his contract negotiations at the Bernabeu.Vinicius' representatives are said to have already explored options elsewhere, including in the Premier League, with one club said to have "responded positively" - Liverpool, although it's suggested only a free transfer would make sense next year.(Image: Getty)