Liverpool defeats Strasbourg 4‑0 in Club Friendly at Anfield
LIVERPOOL, England (Interstat) — Liverpool blanked Strasbourg 4-0 on Friday at Anfield in a Club Friendly match. The victory gave Liverpool a 1-0 record in the competition, while Strasbourg fell to 0-1. Across all competitions this season, Liverpool improved to 20 wins, 13 losses and five draws, and Strasbourg dropped to 2 wins, one loss and one draw. Liverpool’s defense preserved a clean sheet throughout the match as the hosts scored four unanswered goals. The win extended Liverpool’s strong recent run of form, having won three of their last four overall. Strasbourg, coming off a 1-0 win over Monaco on April 18, struggled to generate offensive chances. Strasbourg midfielders Adrien Thomasson and Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo had several scoring opportunities but were denied by Liverpool’s back line. Liverpool next plays Newcastle United on Sunday, April 26, before facing RB Leipzig later that day. The friendly served as preparation for both clubs, with Liverpool also scheduled to meet Manchester United on May 3 and Chelsea on May 9. This was the first meeting between the two clubs, and Liverpool’s dominant performance showed their depth. The result improved Liverpool’s record at Anfield this season, though specific home statistics were not provided.