Arne Slot’s Liverpool dominated their pre-season game at the Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia against Erik ten Hag’s United, despite playing one game fewer. This match took place in front of a capacity crowd of 77,559. Both teams flew back home straight after the game.

Without Yoro, Ten Hag is left with three center-backs and cannot afford to lose any of them to injury. United conceded a 2-0 lead to Liverpool by half-time due to slack defending. There is a need for United to add another defender before the transfer window shuts.

Rashford responded commendably to Ten Hag’s challenge, showing impressive performances during the US tour games. His display against Liverpool, along with his performances against Arsenal and Betis, indicated improvement from last season, showing he is ready for the upcoming season. Similar to Rashford, Mount was lively, creating openings against Liverpool’s defense.

Elliott also played a vital role in his side’s display against United, showcasing an energetic and enterprising performance. An injury to Rasmus Hojlund has left United with a major concern regarding their striking options. With Sancho playing as a false nine and Rashford preferring to start on the left, the team faces difficulty in finding a consistent goal scorer in Hojlund’s absence.