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Liverpool kick off their pre-season against fellow Premier League side Sunderland across the pond

Liverpool's pre-season preparations begin with a friendly against Sunderland(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

How to watch Liverpool take on Sunderland:

1. Match timing and venue: The pre-season friendly between Liverpool and Sunderland is scheduled for Saturday, July 25. Kick-off is set for 11pm UK time. The fixture will be played at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, serving as a neutral venue during their pre-season tour of the United States.
2. UK television channel and build-up: Fans in the United Kingdom can watch live coverage of the game exclusively on LFCTV. Pre-match coverage and full build-up for the match starts at 10.30pm BST on LFCTV, exactly 30 minutes prior to the action getting underway.
3. Live streaming options: You can live stream the match online via the LFCTV GO platform, which is accessible through web browsers and mobile apps. Current subscribers can log into the LFCTV GO app on iOS and Android devices or stream directly on official club digital platforms.
4. United States broadcast options: American supporters can tune in to watch the pre-season match live via ESPN+ and the official Liverpool club channels. Viewers using digital streaming apps in the US can stream the fixture on the ESPN app across connected devices and smart TVs.
5. UK radio coverage details: Live audio commentary for UK listeners will be provided by LFCTV GO audio services. Fans can tune in online via Liverpool's official website audio stream.
6. Team news: Andoni Iraola could hand Jeremy Jacquet his Liverpool debut, while Hugo Ekitike remains ruled out with injury despite travelling with the squad. Sunderland will be without the likes of Brian Brobbey, Granit Xhaka and Simon Adingra due to their prior World Cup commitments. Jocelin Ta Bi will also miss out due to his VISA application being rejected.
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