

The Reds' preseason trip in Hong Kong ended in a 4-2 loss against the Italian team. Liverpool easily defeated Championship teams Preston North End and Stoke City 3-1 and 5-0, respectively, making it their most difficult test of the summer schedule thus far. Both Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scored goals for the Premier League winners. The fact that Milan, who placed eighth in Serie A the previous season, defeated Liverpool won't worry Anfield head coach Arne Slot too much. The second goal in the Rossoneri's victory was scored by Loftus-Cheek. And the former Chelsea midfielder relished Milan's challenge.
Rafael Leao had given Milan an early lead with a fine strike that sent Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker in the opposite direction. Milan’s boss, Max Allegri praised the Portuguese winger’s efforts against a great opponent but is concerned with news that links Leao with several teams.