Liverpool Football Club kicks off its two-game preseason tour of Singapore with a highly anticipated match against Leicester City in Kallang on July 30. This clash forms part of the Singapore Festival of Football, a mini-tournament featuring some of the world’s top clubs. The Reds, managed by Jurgen Klopp, will also face off against Bayern Munich during their time in Singapore.
Liverpool comes into this match with a win and a draw from their two friendly games in Germany this month. Leicester, on the other hand, secured a victory in a friendly against local side Port in Thailand. Both teams are eager to make a strong statement and fine-tune their tactics ahead of the upcoming season.
Kickoff Time
This preseason friendly will take place at the Singapore National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore and is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m. local time. Considering the global fanbase of Liverpool and Leicester City, here are the kickoff times for some major territories:
– United States (Eastern Time): Sunday, July 30, 5:00 a.m.
– United Kingdom (British Summer Time): Sunday, July 30, 10:00 a.m.
– Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time): Sunday, July 30, 7:00 p.m.
– India (Indian Standard Time): Sunday, July 30, 2:30 p.m.
– Hong Kong (Hong Kong Time): Sunday, July 30, 5:00 p.m.
– Malaysia (Malaysia Time): Sunday, July 30, 5:00 p.m.
– Singapore (Singapore Time): Sunday, July 30, 5:00 p.m.
– New Zealand (New Zealand Standard Time): Sunday, July 30, 9:00 p.m.
Live Stream and TV Channel
For football fans around the world who cannot make it to the Singapore National Stadium, several options are available to watch the match. LFCTV, Liverpool‘s official channel, will be streaming the game live for supporters across the world. Monthly packages are available for £4.99, with the first month free.
In the United States, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo will be offering streaming options, while LFCTV is the go-to channel for UK viewers. Australian fans can also tune in via Paramount+. Malaysians can catch the action on Astro SuperSport 3 and Astro GO, while Singaporean viewers can use meWATCH to stream the match. LFCTV will be the streaming option for viewers in Canada, India, and New Zealand.
Lineups
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp faces the challenge of planning for life without captain Jordan Henderson, who completed a move to Al Ettifaq. Midfield partner Fabinho is also set to join Henderson in Saudi Arabia. However, Klopp has a talented squad at his disposal, and the starting lineup for Liverpool is expected to be as follows:
Liverpool starting lineup (4-3-3):
– Kelleher (GK)
– Alexander-Arnold
– Konate
– Van Dijk
– Robertson
– Jones
– Clark
– Mac Allister
– Jota
– Salah
– Nunez
Notable Liverpool substitutes include Alisson, Adrian, Gomez, and Matip. Young talents like Elliott and Tsimikas are also awaiting a chance to impress.
New Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca will rely on an experienced core during preseason and in their imminent fight for immediate promotion back to the Premier League in 2024. The expected starting lineup for Leicester City is as follows:
Leicester City starting lineup (4-3-3):
– Hermansen (GK)
– Ricardo
– Vestergaard
– Doyle
– Castagne
– Winks
– Ndidi
– Dewsbury-Hall
– Albrighton
– Daka
– McAteer
The Leicester City substitutes bench includes Ward, Justin, Iheanacho, and Choudhury, among others.
Final Thoughts
Liverpool vs Leicester City promises to be an exciting preseason matchup that will captivate fans worldwide. Both teams have a strong track record and will be aiming to fine-tune their strategies and assess their squads ahead of the upcoming season.
For Liverpool, it will be interesting to see how they cope without the influential Henderson and Fabinho. This matchup presents an opportunity for young talents like Harvey Elliott and Kostas Tsimikas to shine and stake their claim for a regular spot in the starting lineup.
Leicester City, under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, will be seeking to build on their previous success and establish themselves as contenders for promotion back to the Premier League. The preseason provides an ideal platform for the new boss to instill his tactics and assess his squad’s strengths and weaknesses.
Football fans across the globe should not miss this clash of titans in Singapore. It’s a chance to witness world-class football and get a taste of what the upcoming season holds for these two Premier League powerhouses.
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