Latest Liverpool news: Reds announce five more friendlies for upcoming pre-season

Liverpool have confirmed five further fixtures ahead of their upcoming pre-season.

The Reds had already scheduled games against Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Sporting Lisbon, and now have added five more games as the pre-season plan takes place.

The release from the club confirmed that the Reds would face Tranmere Rovers on 11 July at Prenton Park.

Our next fixture would see a charity game against Bradford City on 14 July at the Northern Commercials Stadium.

The game is in support of former Liverpool defender Stephen Darby. Liverpool then travel to the United States before returning to face Napoli in Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield on 28 July.

Three days later we face Ligue 1 giants Lyon at the Stade de Geneve.

Our preparations then reach Anfield with our final game against Schalke on 6 August.

Liverpool prepare for another fantastic season

The Reds were exceptional in pre-season last time around as we lost only one game during that period.

Liverpool face some tough opposition then but pre-season is only about getting the players back to speed.

The Reds broke their trophy duck under Jurgen Klopp by winning the Champions League and this could be the start of a great period under the German.

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It will be interesting to see what kind of teams we put out as some of our stars will play in the AFCON and Copa America.