Liverpool embark on US preparations from John Lennon Airport
Liverpool have confirmed an initial 31-player travelling party for a two‑week pre‑season tour in the United States, departing from John Lennon Airport on Monday afternoon for a training base in Chicago. The club’s schedule features friendlies against Sunderland, Wrexham and Leeds United across three states, before returning to Merseyside at the start of August.
The club said a number of the players heading across the Atlantic will continue their injury rehabilitation under the supervision of medical staff while on tour. In addition, further senior players are expected to link up with the group later in the trip following their World Cup commitments. The tour offers early preparation time for Andoni Iraola’s side and crucial minutes for younger members of the squad.
For Liverpool supporters at home and in the US, the tour provides the first look at squad integration and fitness after the summer break. The club has also confirmed that pre-season fixtures will be available to watch live via its in‑house service, All Red Video, offering broadcast access for fans unable to travel. Club communications further highlight ticket availability for the US matches as the Reds tap into a substantial North American fanbase.
Initial 31-player group named
The club has listed the following players in the initial travelling party. Further additions are anticipated as international players rejoin the setup in stages following tournament action.
| Gomez | Endo | Jacquet | Kerkez | Szoboszlai |
| Bradley | Chiesa | Leoni | Jones | Elliott |
| Tsimikas | Ekitike | Mamardashvili | Woodman | Frimpong |
| Abe | Nyoni | Bajcetic | Chambers | Ramsay |
| Scanlon | McConnell | Jaros | Koumas | Morrison |
| Ngumoha | W. Wright | Hall | Sonni‑Lambie | Ndukwe |
| Davies |
While the club has not disclosed positional breakdowns or minute‑management plans at this stage, the inclusion of established first‑team names alongside emerging prospects underlines the dual focus of pre‑season: building match fitness for senior figures while offering opportunities to players stepping up from youth and development ranks.
Fixtures and fan access
Liverpool’s North American itinerary spreads friendlies across three states, with the side first establishing itself at the Chicago training base before moving between venues for the matches against Sunderland, Wrexham and Leeds United. Specific kickoff and venue information is being handled by the host organisers in the US. The club has signposted official channels for ticket purchases and confirmed that supporters can stream every pre‑season match live via All Red Video during the summer programme.
From a local standpoint, the squad’s departure from John Lennon Airport underscores the growing role of Liverpool’s aviation links in facilitating top‑flight pre‑season logistics. The early‑August return should align with the final phase of training on Merseyside ahead of domestic competition, giving staff a clear window to adjust workloads and integrate late‑arriving internationals.
What matters for supporters
- Fitness and rehabilitation: A number of players will continue recovery work on tour, overseen by club medics.
- Staggered reinforcements: Additional senior players are set to join later, after wrapping up World Cup duties.
- Visibility: All pre‑season fixtures are available to watch live through the club’s streaming platform.
With the first training sessions now shifting to US soil, attention turns to how the coaching staff blend the returning core with younger squad members across the three fixtures. For Liverpool residents, the next fortnight abroad represents the beginning of the club’s competitive build‑up, with the team due back on Merseyside in time to complete preparations before the new campaign.
