Liverpool began their summer tour of the United States with a convincing 4-2 victory over Sunderland in Nashville, marking Andoni Iraola’s first match in charge. The Reds showed a spirited performance under hot conditions, scoring early through a team move that set up Kieran Morrison’s opener after 13 minutes.

Sunderland levelled before the break, with LeFee’s long‑range strike, but Liverpool responded with a dominant second half. A powerful Dominik Szoboszlai piledriver and subsequent goals from substitutes Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas restored the lead, turning a 2-1 deficit into a comfortable win.

The win was tempered by Joe Gomez’s early exit, a muscle issue that meant the club lost a long‑serving defender. Iraola acknowledged the setback, noting the team’s fitness and cohesion were promising despite the injury.

Rich Morgan praised the positives: the team’s growth, use of all 22 players, and the quality of goals. With the pre‑season fixtures lined up, Liverpool will look to build on this momentum while addressing injury concerns.