Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Wrexham in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York, with Rio Ngumoha scoring the only goal of the match. The win marked the second consecutive pre-season win for the club under new manager Andoni Iraola, following their earlier match against another team. The game, which took place on Wednesday, saw Ngumoha’s deflected strike in the 75th minute prove decisive, despite a largely uneventful match. The result was a modest start to the pre-season, with few chances created by either side.
Ngumoha’s performance was notable, especially as it was his first start of the pre-season. Dominik Szoboszlai also impressed, contributing to the team’s attacking efforts. The match, which was part of Liverpool’s efforts to launch a new away kit, did not ignite much excitement, with both teams struggling to create sustained pressure. Despite the low-key nature of the game, the win was seen as a positive sign for the new coaching staff.
The friendly also provided an opportunity for Liverpool to assess their squad, with several players getting valuable game time. The club’s transfer activity has been active, with interest in players like Bradley Barcola already emerging. The match at Yankee Stadium highlighted the team’s continued focus on building a competitive squad ahead of the new season.
