With loads of Liverpool affect on the Copa America within the USA, we preview the worldwide event by means of a pair of red-tinted glasses.
There might be 4 Liverpool gamers on the Copa America, unfold throughout 4 completely different groups who will every fancy their possibilities of profitable the event general.
Together with the present Liverpool quartet, there are additionally two former Reds and loads of transfer-linked gamers to observe throughout the month.
With each match stay on Premier Sports activities, it’s simple to observe in case you’re an evening owl.
If not, we’ll be retaining you up to date with each story referring to Liverpool’s gamers within the US, and explaining how their actions might have an effect on the Reds’ pre-season.
All dates and occasions used are in British Summer season Time (BST).
Who’s going?
4 Liverpool gamers are within the USA for this summer time’s Copa America, considered one of whom is Alexis Mac Allister.
Having gained the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, Mac Allister’s facet are the present favourites however will face robust competitors from Alisson‘s Brazil, most notably.
The Brazilians might be in search of revenge after they misplaced the ultimate of the final version, 1-0 to Argentina, on the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
Elsewhere, Luis Diaz will line up as Colombia’s star participant, that includes in a staff that hasn’t misplaced since February 22, a run of 23 matches.
Darwin Nunez, too, is a part of a staff that’s optimistic of getting a profitable event. He ought to begin up entrance for Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay facet who’ve a comparatively easy group.
Tips on how to watch
If you’re within the UK, you’ll have to join Premier Sports activities to observe the Copa America. Each match might be obtainable on Premier Sports activities.
Key dates to notice
The important thing date from the group stage for Liverpool followers is unquestionably July 3 at 2am, when Alisson‘s Brazil tackle Colombia of their remaining group match.
Other than that, we might suggest Mac Allister’s Argentina vs. Chile on June 26 at 2am, and Nunez’s Uruguay vs. USA on July 2 at 2am.
With the ultimate being performed on July 15 at 1am (BST), listed here are the dates for the knockout phases:
Quarter-finals: July 5-7
Semi-finals: July 10-11
Ultimate: July 15, 1am
Gamers to observe
Piero Hincapie has lengthy been of curiosity to Liverpool, however with Xabi Alonso staying at his membership, Bayer Leverkusen, rumours have begun to fade.
The younger left-sided defender was a key determine on this season’s unbeaten Bundesliga marketing campaign, and can begin for Ecuador alongside one other Liverpool-linked defender, William Pacho.
Repeatedly linked within the German press, hypothesis over the Frankfurt defender has “substance,” in line with Merseyside journalist Neil Jones.
Pacho is especially dominant on the bottom and is robust in possession, which suggests he might settle in shortly to the system employed by Arne Slot.
In assault, Dario Osorio is predicted to mild up the correct wing for Chile.
The 20-year-old has been linked by Chilean newspaper La Tercera, and suits the mould of a long-term Mo Salah substitute who performs on the correct however cuts inside onto his stronger left foot.
The ex-Reds
Darwin Núñez has given the no.9 shirt again to Luis Suarez following his return to the Uruguay nationwide staff… Suarez responded by protecting the 1 of Núñez 19 ??? pic.twitter.com/lkVTsrXS6q
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) June 17, 2024
Luis Suarez might be within the US with Uruguay however now, at 37 years previous, he could not begin, with Nunez most well-liked up entrance by supervisor Bielsa.
Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped Nunez giving the No. 9 shirt again to Suarez on his return to the squad.
Elsewhere, former Liverpool teen Liam Millar might be on the event with Canada, who’re in a gaggle with Argentina.
The ahead performed simply as soon as for the primary staff, in opposition to Shrewsbury in 2020, earlier than shifting completely to Basel in 2021. Final season, he loved a yr on mortgage at Preston by which he performed 36 occasions.
He even made an look at the latest World Cup, approaching for the final 9 minutes in a 1-0 defeat to Belgium.
Alexis Mac Allister – Argentina
Group A fixtures
Canada – June 21, 1am – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Chile – June 26, 2am – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Peru – June 30, 1am – Onerous Rock Stadium, Miami
Darwin Nunez – Uruguay
Group C fixtures
Panama – June 24, 2am – Onerous Rock Stadium, Miami
Bolivia – June 28, 2am – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
USA – July 2, 2am – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas Metropolis
Alisson – Brazil
Group D fixtures
Costa Rica – June 25, 2am – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Paraguay – June 29, 2am – Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Colombia – July 3, 2am – Levi’s Stadium, San Jose
Luis Diaz – Colombia
Group D fixtures
Paraguay – June 24, 11pm – NRG Stadium, Houston
Costa Rica – June 28, 11pm – State Farm Stadium, Phoenix
Brazil – July 3, 2am – Levi’s Stadium, San Jose
