[Teams] Tranmere vs Liverpool: Three New Signings Start For Reds

Liverpool begin their pr-season preparations with a friendly against  Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park this evening.

Jurgen Klopp, fresh off the back of signing a new six-year contract, has handed starts to three of his summer signings.

Loris Karius starts in goal after completing his move to Anfield while Joel Matip lines-up in defence after joining on a free transfer from Schalke.

Sadio Mane starts in attack and will be looking to make an impression after making a big-money move from Southampton last month.

Roberto Firmino and Lucas Leiva are among the first team players who get a run-out tonight.

Here are the confirmed line-ups:

Liverpool

Karius, Flanagan, Lovren, Matip, Smith, Brannagan, Lucas, Kent, Ejaria, Mane, Firmino.

Subs: Bogdan, Moreno, Ilori, Ings, Stewart, Wisdom, Markovic, Kane, Randall, Woodburn, Alexander-Arnold, Chirivella.

Tranmere

Davies, Ridehalgh, McNulty, Ihiekwe, Vaughan, S Jennings, Harris, C Jennings, Stephenson, Kirby, Cook.

Subs: Turner, Duggan, Sutton, Gumbs, Askew, Hughes, Maynard, Mekki, Ilesanmi, Norwood, Omotola, unnamed trialist.