The pre-season friendly between Liverpool and AC Milan is generating considerable buzz, particularly as fans anticipate the potential debut of Florian Wirtz. The match is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, with a 12:30 PM BST kick-off time, and will be held at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
For viewers in the UK, the match will not be televised live. However, fans can stream the game live on All Red Video, Liverpool's dedicated in-house channel. A monthly subscription to the service costs £4.99. The match will also be available on LFCTV. In the USA, the match will be available to stream on Paramount+. In Australia and New Zealand, fans can watch the match live and on-demand via the LFCTV 24/7 channel on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
This high-profile friendly is part of Liverpool's preparations for the 2025-26 season, following their Premier League title win. After a behind-closed-doors friendly against Stoke City, where Darwin Nunez scored a hat-trick, this match against AC Milan marks a step up in competition for Arne Slot's side. Fans are also eager to see other new signings like Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike in action.
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool's record-breaking signing from Bayer Leverkusen, could make his first appearance in front of supporters. He participated in the behind-closed-doors scrimmage against Stoke City. Alexis Mac Allister, who is recovering from a minor injury, has started training with the squad and may also get some playing time.
AC Milan, managed by Massimiliano Allegri, are also gearing up for the new season. They recently played against Arsenal, losing 1-0 in a friendly match. New signings Samuele Ricci and Luka Modric might feature for the Rossoneri.
Liverpool's predicted lineup includes Alisson in goal; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Konate, and Kerkez in defense; Gravenberch and Mac Allister in midfield; and Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, and Nunez in attack.
Following the match against AC Milan, Liverpool will travel to Japan to face Yokohama F. Marinos on July 30. They will then return to Anfield for two games against Athletic Bilbao on August 4, before playing against Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield on August 10. Liverpool begins their Premier League title defense against Bournemouth on August 15.
