Rio Ngumoha stars, Hugo Ekitike helps as Arne Slot's Reds winning for the season friendly double header.
Match report
Arne Slot perhaps called his strongest starting line-up, apart from the remarkable absence of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, who missed due to illness and personal matters respectively, before the second game.
Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez were all visible to make their Anfield debut and it was the French striker who made the impact and withdrew the ball for Mohamed Salah in the 14th minute to give the Reds a deserved lead.
The new side of Liverpool flooded with confidence, chemistry and intention, but missed the presence of their captain at the back.
Without Joe Gomez sold to Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the preseason and Jarell Quansah, Wataru Endo started next to Ibrahim Konate in the middle of the defense and offered little resistance when the ball fell to Oihan Sancet in the box, leading to the equalizer.
Two goals and a header in the back of his own net within the 15-minute room of Cody Gakpo provided an entertaining end in Anfield, which finally led to Last's side that ran away with a 3-2 victory in the second game.
Just like the first game, there was only one blemish about the version. A rare Miss from the criminal place for Salah, after sending it over the bar and in the stands, will undoubtedly be forgotten quickly.
The collision provided insight for fans and the coaching staff into what a full Liverpool side could look and operate, although injuries can play their stones.
Liverpool faces Bournemouth, live on Friday evening football, on 15 August and Slot admitted that Van Dijk and Alisson should be back for the game, although Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are confronted with a race against the time for the season opener.
Match -Events
5 'Nico Williams breaks into the box, but Konate knew the danger
6 'Gakpo's delivery in the box finds Wirtz, who just crosses the bar
9 'Salah pushes a free kick for Szoboszlai to turn, but it is collected by Simon
13 'Salah plays a through the ball to Gakpo, but the effort of the Dutchman goes wide
14 'goal! Salah puts red in lead while Ekitike helps! Liverpool 1-0 Athletic Club
20 'Anfield brings tribute to Diogo Jota on the 20th minute of the game
21 'Salah's Cross finds Wirtz in the box, but the finish is directly at Simon
29 'goal! Oihan Sancet levels The score for visitors! Liverpool 1-1 Athletic Club
33 'Szoboszlai's Half Volley has been cleaned up
34 'competition event for Liverpool vs Athletic Club
51 'Highlight of Liverpool vs Athletic Club
56 'goal! Liverpool 2-1 Athletic Club (Cody Gakpo)
65 'goal! Liverpool 2-2 Athletic Club (Maroan Sannadi)
71 'goal! Liverpool 3-2 Athletic Club (Cody Gakpo)
81 'Punishment Missed!
Line-ups
Liverpool XI: Endo, Salah, Konate, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Gravenberch, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitiké, Milos Kerkez, Wirtz
Subs: Chiesa, Josh Davidson, Ármin Pécsi, Kieran Morrison, Amara Nallo, Will Wright
Athletic Club XI: Berchiche, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, I.Williams, Unai Simón, Jesús Areso, Dani Vivian, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, Adama Boiro, Marsanadi, Mikel Jauregizar
Subs: Robert Navarro, Unai Vedcedor, Adu Ares, Johaneko Louis-Jean, Urko Izeta, Aimar Duñabeitia, Peio Canales, Mikel Santos