After the 4-2 victory over Karlsruher SC, the Reds will continue their Germany pre-season tour. Therefore, Greuther Fürth vs Liverpool will come into play on Monday.
Jurgen Klopp’s troops started their pre-season impressively. They played amazingly against Karlsruher SC, winning 4-2 over the German side.
So far in this summer transfer window. Liverpool have signed only Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, despite having many players on their radar.
Of course, the Premier League will fully start in August. However, the Reds are expected to welcome more new players before the season starts.
Greuther Fürth are in the same league (Bundesliga 2) as Karlsruher SC. As a result, the club friendly game looks easy peasy for the Premier League side.
Liverpool struggled against Karlsruher SC in the first-half. Amazingly, they were able to score 3 goals in the second-half, claiming a victory.
Jurgen Klopp’s men wouldn’t want to underestimate their opponent on Monday. So, Greuther Fürth vs Liverpool is most likely to be more than just a friendly game.
Aside from that, the Reds would want to continue their winning streak. So as to be able to stay balanced and composed in all competitions this season.
Meanwhile, Greuther Fürth have already played 4 club friendlies. They were able to claim 3 victories, losing their previous pre-season match.
Surprisingly, there’s no head-to-head record between the two sides. Of course, they aren’t playing in the same league, considering their countries.
Diogo Jota scored a brace against Karlsruher SC. As a result, he will be looking forward to scoring again on Monday, building himself for the upcoming season.
Greuther Fürth vs Liverpool team news
Jurgen Klopp doesn’t have many first-team players on the sidelines. He traveled with all his players on their Germany pre-season tour for 2023-2024.
Of course, the Reds now have some positions to fill in the midfield. They have already replaced the likes of Naby Keïta.
However, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho didn’t travel with the squad. They are working on their potential transfer from Liverpool this summer.
Alisson Becker wasn’t part of the squad against Karlsruher SC. However, he’s expected to face the German side on Monday.
Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai both played 45 minutes in their last club friendly. Definitely, they are available for Greuther Fürth.
Speaking of youngsters, Fabian Morezk and Louie Koumas didn’t play any minutes against Karlsruher. But they are both available and fit for Monday.
Meanwhile, Stefan Bajcetic is still injured. As a result, he’s currently unavailable, unable to travel with the squad to Germany.
Therefore, Bobby Clark replaced him in the first-half against Karlsruher SC. And he dazzled impressively, controlling and commanding the midfield.
Also, Thiago Alcantara is on the sidelines because of a hip injury. Nevertheless, the Reds have enough reinforcements to balance the midfield on Monday.
Greuther Fürth possible lineup (5-3-2)
Kaymakci; Asta, Jung, Haddadi, Itter, Kerim; Lemperle, Wagner, Green; Petkov, Srbeny.
Liverpool possible lineup (4-3-3)
Kelleher, Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold; Szoboszlai, Clark, Mac Allister; Díaz, Núñez, Salah.
Greuther Fürth vs Liverpool predictions
Since Karlsruher SC could concede 4 goals against the Reds. Jurgen Klopp has the upper-hand in winning the club friendly on Monday.
Greuther Fürth is playing in Bundesliga 2. As a result, it doesn’t look like they have enough reinforcements to defeat Liverpool.
Despite the absence of Bajcetic and Thiago. The Reds are capable of destroying the German side from midfield, as regards the 4-3-3 formation.
Fürth previously lost 3-2 to Zurich. Obviously, they may not be able to handle Jurgen Klopp’s troops on Monday.
Greuther Fürth 0-5 Liverpool
Kick-off time
Greuther Fürth vs Liverpool will kick-off at 12pm BST on Monday. The club friendly will take place behind closed doors in Germany.