Nathan Zeze, one of the most promising young defenders in France, has turned down a possible move to Anfield in favor of a surprise switch to the Saudi Pro League. The 20-year-old has signed with Neom FC, a club rising fast after winning promotion to the top flight.

Kuszczak, Anderson and Nani were on the bench with Ryan Giggs, Mikael Silvestre, John O’Shea and Darren Fletcher as John Terry’s slip in Moscow handed them their second Champions League trophy, to go with the Premier League title they also pipped Chelsea to that season.

Rio Ngumoha is making his mark during preseason for Arne Slot’s Liverpool, so much so that he may have a part to play sooner rather than later.