
Liverpool's preparations for the new Premier League season hit a significant stumbling block as they fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in their final pre-season friendly.
Szoboszlai's Frank Assessment
Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a brutally honest assessment of the performance, stating: "We played very, very bad. I played very, very bad as well. I think this is the first time in my life I've played a friendly where I felt like it was a friendly. I don't like to play friendlies. I want to win every game."
Pre-Season Concerns Mount
The defeat marks Liverpool's second consecutive loss in their pre-season tour, following their 3-2 defeat against Arsenal in Philadelphia. With the Premier League season just around the corner, the performance has raised concerns about the team's readiness.
Szoboszlai's frustration was palpable as he continued: "I don't want to find excuses. We just played bad. We have to do much better than this. We know that. We are going to do it."
Looking Ahead to Premier League Opener
The Reds now face a crucial period as they prepare to travel to Merseyside before their opening Premier League fixture against newly-promoted Ipswich Town. The performance against Frankfurt has undoubtedly given manager Arne Slot plenty to ponder as he finalises his preparations for the new campaign.
Szoboszlai remained optimistic despite the setback, adding: "We have one week to prepare for the first game of the season and we will be ready." Liverpool fans will be hoping this defeat serves as a wake-up call rather than a sign of things to come.