Liverpool 2-0 Como: Gakpo & Jacquet debut goal seal Anfield friendly win (full highlights)

Liverpool completed their pre-season preparations with a 2-0 victory over Como at Anfield, with Cody Gakpo and debutant Jeremy Jacquet scoring in the first half to secure the win. The match was the second meeting between the sides on the day, following a goalless draw at the AXA Training Centre earlier. Gakpo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, converting Jeremie Frimpong's cross from the right flank, and Jacquet doubled the lead in the 44th minute with a tap-in from Gakpo's square ball. The 21-year-old French defender, signed from Rennes for £60 million, impressed on his debut with confident defending and composure on the ball, and his goal will certainly ease the pressure on the big-money move. Como, who have qualified for the Champions League, were more threatening in the second half, with Alisson Becker making a smart save to deny Jesus Rodriguez, while Ryan Gravenberch clipped the crossbar late on. Manager Andoni Iraola praised the clean sheet and the performances of Jacquet and fellow debutant Ronald Araujo, who came on at half-time, stating that the team needed the feeling of a win and a clean sheet before the start of the Premier League campaign. The full match highlights and all goals are available to watch, and Liverpool will now prepare for their Premier League opener away at Newcastle United on August 23, a tough test that will reveal whether the new signings have truly settled into the squad.