Liverpool wrapped up their pre-season preparations with an encouraging 2-0 victory over Como, as Cody Gakpo delivered a goal and an assist while new arrival Jérémy Jacquet marked his Liverpool debut with a goal.
With the Premier League season approaching, Liverpool’s final friendly offered another opportunity to sharpen fitness, integrate new faces and build confidence before competitive football begins.
Gakpo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before turning provider for Jacquet shortly before halftime. The result ensured Liverpool finished pre-season on a winning note and provided plenty of encouragement ahead of their return to Premier League action.
Liverpool Beat Como 2-0 in Final Pre-Season Friendly
Liverpool approached their final pre-season fixture knowing that performance was just as important as the result.
The Reds delivered both.
Cody Gakpo put Liverpool ahead after 23 minutes, giving his side the breakthrough and continuing his impressive attacking contribution.
Liverpool then doubled their advantage shortly before the interval.
This time Gakpo provided the assist, with Jérémy Jacquet scoring in the 44th minute on his Liverpool debut to make it 2-0.
Neither side added to the score after halftime, allowing Liverpool to close out a clean-sheet victory and finish their preparations on a positive note.
Full-time: Liverpool 2-0 Como.
Cody Gakpo Delivers Goal and Assist
Cody Gakpo emerged as one of the biggest positives from Liverpool’s victory.
The forward was directly involved in both goals, opening the scoring himself before assisting Jacquet for Liverpool’s second.
A goal and an assist represents an ideal way for Gakpo to conclude pre-season, particularly with competition for attacking places likely to be intense once the Premier League campaign gets underway.
His versatility remains an important asset for Liverpool, while his ability to both score and create gives the Reds another dimension in the final third.
If Gakpo can carry this form into competitive fixtures, he could have a major role to play in Liverpool’s attack this season.
Dream Liverpool Debut for Jérémy Jacquet
Few players could ask for a better introduction than Jérémy Jacquet.
The defender made his Liverpool debut against Como and immediately found the scoresheet, converting Gakpo’s assist in the 44th minute.
While pre-season performances should always be viewed in context, scoring on debut is an immediate confidence boost for a new signing.
More importantly, Jacquet getting minutes alongside his new teammates provides Liverpool with an opportunity to accelerate his integration into the squad.
His arrival adds another option to Liverpool’s defensive ranks as the club prepares for the demands of a long domestic and European campaign.
Araujo Gets First Liverpool Minutes
Another significant storyline from the match was Araujo making his Liverpool debut.
Pre-season is particularly valuable for new arrivals because it offers an opportunity to understand the team’s tactical demands without the immediate pressure of Premier League points being at stake.
Getting those first minutes out of the way should help Araujo become increasingly comfortable within Liverpool’s system.
For Liverpool, integrating new players while maintaining results represents another encouraging sign heading into competitive action.
Liverpool vs Como: Key Match Highlights
- 23′ – Liverpool 1-0 Como: Cody Gakpo opens the scoring.
- 44′ – Liverpool 2-0 Como: Jérémy Jacquet scores on his Liverpool debut after being set up by Gakpo.
- Gakpo shines: The forward finishes with one goal and one assist.
- Jacquet makes instant impact: The new Liverpool defender celebrates his debut with a goal.
- Araujo debuts: Another new face gets valuable minutes before the Premier League campaign.
- Clean sheet: Liverpool keep Como scoreless and successfully protect their two-goal advantage.
- Full-time – Liverpool 2-0 Como: The Reds finish pre-season with a victory.
What Liverpool’s 2-0 Win Means Ahead of the Premier League
The result itself will quickly become secondary once competitive football begins, but Liverpool can take several positives from the performance.
Perhaps most importantly, the Reds head into the Premier League season with winning momentum.
Pre-season is primarily about building fitness and implementing tactical ideas, but victories can reinforce confidence. A 2-0 win, two first-half goals and a clean sheet provide a positive conclusion to Liverpool’s preparations.
Gakpo Looks Ready to Make an Impact
Gakpo’s performance will be particularly encouraging.
Being responsible for both goals demonstrates the Dutchman’s ability to influence matches in multiple ways. Liverpool will need attacking players capable of producing goals throughout the campaign, and Gakpo has given himself an excellent platform heading into the opening Premier League fixtures.
New Signings Are Beginning to Settle
Jacquet scoring on his debut is another welcome development.
Goals will not be the primary measure of a defender’s success, but making an immediate contribution can help a new player settle quickly.
Alongside Araujo getting his first Liverpool minutes, the match represented another important stage in integrating the club’s new additions.
The real test will come when the intensity of competitive football increases, but Liverpool have at least been able to give their new faces valuable match experience before the league campaign.
Liverpool Finish With a Clean Sheet
The clean sheet could prove just as valuable as the two goals.
Defensive organisation becomes increasingly important as pre-season progresses, particularly in the final friendly when managers want their teams operating closer to competitive intensity.
Keeping Como scoreless gives Liverpool another positive to build on.
Liverpool Ready for Premier League Test
Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Como represents a satisfying end to their pre-season programme.
Gakpo delivered the standout attacking performance with a goal and an assist. Jacquet enjoyed a memorable debut by finding the net, while Araujo also gained his first experience in Liverpool colours.
There are much bigger challenges ahead.
Premier League football will bring greater intensity, pressure and scrutiny, and Liverpool’s true level will only become clear once competitive action begins.
But as a final dress rehearsal, this was exactly the type of outcome Liverpool would have wanted: a victory, a clean sheet, attacking contributions and encouraging signs from new arrivals.
The preparation is over. Liverpool’s attention now turns to the Premier League.
Final score: Liverpool 2-0 Como
