Liverpool's English striker #73 Rio Ngumoha (C) is challenged by Como's Spanish forward #17 Jesus Rodriguez (L) and Como's Brazilian defender #04 Kaiki Bruno (R) during the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Como at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP via Getty Images)

Mechelen's French defender #07 Therence Koudou celebrates after scoring Mechelen's first goal during the Belgian "Pro League" First Division football match between KV Mechelen and Standard Liege at the Achter de Kazerne Stadium in Mechelen on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Maarten STRAETEMANS / BELGA / AFP via Getty Images) / Belgium OUT

Como's Spanish coach Cesc Fabregas gestures during the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Como at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP via Getty Images)

Standard Liege's Belgian midfielder #11 Adnane Abid (L) controls the ball during the Belgian "Pro League" First Division football match between KV Mechelen and Standard Liege at the Achter de Kazerne Stadium in Mechelen on August 16, 2026. Standard's Adnane Abid (Photo by Maarten STRAETEMANS / BELGA / AFP via Getty Images) / Belgium OUT

Mechelen's Belgian midfielder #39 Massimo Decoene reacts during the Belgian "Pro League" First Division football match between KV Mechelen and Standard Liege at the Achter de Kazerne Stadium in Mechelen on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Maarten STRAETEMANS / BELGA / AFP via Getty Images) / Belgium OUT

Como's Spanish coach Cesc Fabregas (C) gestures during the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Como at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP via Getty Images)

Liverpool's Dutch striker #18 Cody Gakpo (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Como at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP via Getty Images)

Liverpool's Dutch striker #18 Cody Gakpo (centre L) celebrates with Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (C) after scoring the team's first goal during the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Como at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP via Getty Images)