It will be a much-changed side, too, with legends including Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson having departed for greener pastures after extended spells with the club.
Sunderland, meanwhile, enjoyed an impressive first season back in the Premier League and head coach Regis Le Bris will be keen to build on it.
While this is Liverpool’s first taste of pre-season action, the Black Cats have already been in action. They beat League Two side York City 5-1 earlier this week.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Sunderland is scheduled for an 11pm BST kick-off today, Saturday, July 25, 2026.
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