Liverpool Face Wrexham: Everything You Need to Know Before the Big Clash

Liverpool Face Wrexham: Everything You Need to Know Before the Big Clash

Wrexham face their stiffest preseason challenge to date as they square off against Liverpool at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday evening.

Phil Parkinson's men remain undefeated across their first three summer outings, highlighted by notable wins against Manchester United and Leeds United. Wrexham could see the return of several important players for the Liverpool fixture, among them reigning Player of the Season Josh Windass.

Liverpool kicked off their preseason campaign with a dominant 4–2 victory over Sunderland at the weekend, marking Andoni Iraola's debut as the Merseyside club's head coach. The Reds received a further boost with the arrivals of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch, all of whom have now linked up with the squad on their U.S. tour.

The six-time European champions will be heavy favorites heading into Wednesday's clash, though friendlies are well known for throwing up surprising and unpredictable outcomes. Having already seen off two Premier League sides this summer, Wrexham should not be taken lightly.

Liverpool vs. Wrexham Score Prediction

Wrexham forward Sam Smith (28) celebrates after scoring in the second half.

Wrexham will enter the contest brimming with confidence after remaining unbeaten in their first three preseason outings. Liverpool will represent their sternest test yet, however, and should be even more polished in New York with a game already in their legs.

The Red Dragons gave a number of players 70-minute stints in their recent win over Leeds and are expected to follow a similar approach at Yankee Stadium, while Liverpool are likely to rotate heavily as they continue building match sharpness and adjusting to Iraola's new setup.

Preseason results carry little weight ahead of the new campaign, but performances matter. Iraola was pleased with the energy displayed by his squad last time out and will look for even greater intensity against a tricky opponent.

Prediction: Liverpool 2–1 Wrexham

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Wrexham

Liverpool's expected starting XI.

Recent arrivals Wirtz, Isak and Gravenberch may feature on Wednesday, though any involvement is likely to come as substitutes.

Joe Gomez suffered another injury blow early in the Sunderland match and will almost certainly miss the Wrexham game, joining long-term absentees Hugo Ekitiké, Wataru Endō, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley on the sidelines.

Jérémy Jacquet is still awaiting his unofficial debut after being left out last weekend as a precaution due to the shoulder injury he picked up with Rennes last season. The Frenchman will be rested again having not featured since February.

Liverpool remain without several notable names ahead of the Yankee Stadium trip, but established first-teamers including Dominik Szoboszlai, Milos Kerkez and Curtis Jones are all set to get minutes alongside a group of academy prospects.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Wrexham (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Ramsay, Ndukwe, Ndiaye, Kerkez; Jones, Nyoni; Morrison, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Chiesa.

Wrexham Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool

Wrexham predicted lineup vs. Liverpool.

Parkinson may hand many of his key players another lengthy run-out against Liverpool this week. Arthur Okonkwo appears set to keep his spot following Danny Ward's recent injury concern, while Callum Doyle could come in for Lewis Brunt in the back three.

Wrexham may also ring the changes at wingback, with Ryan Longman and Liberato Cacace both potentially coming into the starting side, while Lewis O'Brien and Matty James are expected to maintain their developing partnership in central midfield.

Bailey Cadamarteri caught the eye against Leeds and should get another start in an attacking midfield position, with Sam Smith set to lead the attack after netting as a substitute in Florida.

Wrexham predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Okonkwo; Vyner, Hyam, Doyle; Longman, James, O'Brien, Cacace; Cadamarteri, Broadhead; Smith.

What Time Does Liverpool vs. Wrexham Kick Off?

Location: New York City
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Date: Wednesday, July 29
Kickoff: 12:30 a.m. BST (Thursday, July 30) / 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

How to Watch Liverpool vs. Wrexham

Wrexham's preseason friendly against Liverpool will be accessible in the United Kingdom via the club's official streaming platform, with fans needing to purchase a match pass. The game will also be broadcast on All Red Video and LFCTV.

Viewers in the United States can tune in via ESPN Deportes, the ESPN App and fuboTV, while the match will also be available in Australia through Stan Sport and in Mexico on Claro Sports.

Country

TV Channel/Live Stream

United States

ESPN Deportes, fuboTV, ESPN App

Canada

N/A

Mexico

Claro Sports

United Kingdom

Wrexham AFC Live, All Red Video, LFC TV

Australia

Stan Sport

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