# Liverpool’s US tour shows bright spots but exposes squad gaps

Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the USA featured some encouraging performances, but it also highlighted serious weaknesses in the squad. The team’s defensive and midfield frailties were exposed, raising concerns about depth ahead of the new season. Andy Hunter’s analysis for The Guardian stresses the need for reinforcements before competitive play resumes.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/liverpool-pre-season-usa-tour-exposed-squad-gaps) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:23:25 GMT