Reigning Champions Liverpool Stunned by Noah Okafor-Inspired AC Milan in Pre-Season Clash ❌
Liverpool’s pre-season preparations took a dramatic twist as the reigning Premier League champions were handed a humbling 4-2 defeat by AC Milan, with Noah Okafor delivering a standout performance that left fans and pundits stunned.
What was expected to be a routine tune-up for Arne Slot’s side quickly turned into a warning shot. Milan, sharp and clinical, exposed gaps in Liverpool’s defence—and Okafor was at the heart of it all.
The Swiss international tormented the Reds from start to finish, combining pace, movement, and precision to carve open a side that lifted the league trophy just weeks earlier. He played a direct role in multiple goals, linking up intelligently with Rafael Leão and Ruben Loftus-Cheek in what looked like a well-oiled Milan attack.
Liverpool managed to find the net twice through Florian Wirtz, who impressed on his debut, and Dominik Szoboszlai, but it wasn’t enough to hide the vulnerabilities on show. Key names like Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz were absent amid swirling transfer rumors, while Joe Gomez was ruled out due to injury.
More than just a friendly defeat, the match sparked questions about Liverpool’s defensive cohesion and tactical shape under their new manager. Slot now faces the challenge of regrouping his squad and addressing clear issues ahead of the new campaign.
Meanwhile, Milan leave the fixture with growing confidence—and Noah Okafor may have just announced himself as one of Europe’s forwards to watch this season.
