Liverpool Triumphs Over Yokohama F. Marinos 3-1 in Pre-Season Friendly in Japan

In a highly anticipated pre-season friendly match held at Nissan Stadium, Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory against Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos. The match marked the culmination of Liverpool's Asian tour as they sharpen their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 Premier League season.

The game started competitively, with Yokohama F. Marinos taking an early lead shortly after halftime through Asahi Uenaka. However, Liverpool quickly responded when Florian Wirtz, the German playmaker, scored his first goal for the club just past the hour mark to level the score.

Following Wirtz's equalizer, Liverpool intensified their play. Trey Nyoni scored to give the Reds the lead, and Rio Ngumoha later sealed the win with a late goal before a crowd exceeding 67,000 spectators.

New signing Hugo Ekitike made his debut, starting the match before being substituted at halftime as part of Liverpool's planned rotation. Alexis Mac Allister, another recent acquisition, joined the action in the second half, gaining crucial minutes alongside other squad players as manager Arne Slot continues to build fitness and cohesion within the team. Notably, Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker was absent due to personal reasons.

The match reflected Liverpool’s strategic preparation with varied squad utilization and demonstrated the integration of new talent. As Liverpool returns to Anfield, they look forward to the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace as they chase further silverware in the upcoming season.