“Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock to give Liverpool the lead, capitalising on an opportunity against the run of play as Como had looked the more threatening side early on.”
Pivotal“Jérémy Jacquet doubled Liverpool's advantage with a goal right on the stroke of half-time, a crushing blow to Como that killed the contest before the break.”
Pivotal“Lewis Koumas was booked shortly after coming on as a substitute, a yellow card that summed up a feisty spell mid-way through the second half.”
“Yan Couto and Dominik Szoboszlai were both cautioned in the same minute, reflecting a spell of ill-tempered play as frustrations boiled over in a dead-rubber second half.”
Liverpool
Como
Liverpool made it count when it mattered in what was a tactically intriguing pre-season fixture against Como, winning 2-0 despite being largely second best on paper. Gakpo's opener on 23 minutes gave Arne Slot's side a platform, and a crucial second arrived just before half-time from Jérémy Jacquet — a goal that effectively ended Como's hopes of a response. The Italian side dominated possession at 58 percent and generated twice as many shots as Liverpool, but their lack of cutting edge in front of goal proved costly. This was a familiar tale of clinical efficiency versus pretty but ultimately sterile control, with Liverpool's defenders absorbing pressure well before launching quick transitions. The second half became largely administrative for the Reds, with both benches heavily rotated, including a flurry of six changes between the 62nd and 75th minutes, though a feisty spell around the 70th minute saw three yellow cards brandished in quick succession, adding a brief flash of edge to an otherwise comfortable evening for Liverpool.
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