With plenty of Liverpool influence on the Copa America in the US, we’re looking at the international tournament through a pair of red glasses.
There will be four Liverpool players at the Copa America, divided into four different teams, each of which will be thinking about their chances of winning the tournament overall.
Along with Liverpool’s current quartet, there are two ex-Reds and a host of transfer-related players to watch throughout the month.
With every match live on Premier Sports, it’s easy to watch if you’re a night owl.
If not, we’ll keep you updated on every story involving Liverpool’s players in the US and explain how their activities could affect the Reds’ pre-season.
All dates and times used are British Summer Time (BST).
who’s going
Four Liverpool players are in the US for this summer’s Copa America, one of whom is Alexis McAllister.
Having won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, Mac Allister’s side are the current favorites but will face tough competition Alissonis Brazil, in particular.
The Brazilians will be looking for revenge after losing the final of the last edition with 1:0 to Argentina at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
elsewhere, Luis Diaz will set himself up as Colombia’s star, featuring in a team that hasn’t lost since Feb. 22, a 23-game streak.
Darwin Nunez, is also part of a team that is optimistic for a successful tournament. He should start ahead of Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguayan side who have a relatively clear group.
How to watch
If you’re in the UK, you’ll need to sign up for Premier Sports to watch the Copa America. Every match will be available on Premier Sports.
Key dates to note
The key group stage date for Liverpool fans is definitely July 3 at 2am, when Alisson’s Brazil take on Colombia in their final group game.
Additionally, we’d recommend Mac Allister’s Argentina v Chile on June 26 at 2am, and Nunez’s Uruguay v USA on July 2 at 2am.
Given that the final is being played July 15 at 1am (BST)here are the dates for the knockout stages:
Quarter Finals: July 5-7
Semi-Finals: July 10-11
finals: July 15, 1 p.m
Players to watch
Piero Hincapie he has long been of interest to Liverpool, but with Xabi Alonso staying at his club, Bayer Leverkusen, the rumors have started to fade.
The young left-back has been a key figure in an unbeaten Bundesliga campaign this season, and will start for Ecuador alongside another Liverpool-bound defender, William Pacho.
Repeatedly mentioned in the German press, the speculation about the Frankfurt defender has “substance”, according to Merseyside journalist Neil Jones.
Pacho is particularly dominant on the ground and is strong in possession, suggesting he could quickly fit into Arne Slott’s system.
in attack Dario Osorio expected to light up the right wing for Chile.
The 20-year-old has been linked by a Chilean newspaper Thirdand fits the mold of long-term substitute Mo Salah who plays on the right but cuts inside onto his stronger left foot.
Former Red
Darwin Núñez returned the number 9 jersey to Luis Suarez after his return to the Uruguay national team… Suarez responded by covering 1 from Núñez 19 ??? pic.twitter.com/lkVTsrXS6q
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 17, 2024
Luis Suarez will be in the USA with Uruguay, but now, at 37, he may not start, and Nunez prefers ahead of coach Bielsa.
However, that didn’t stop Nunez from handing the number 9 shirt back to Suarez upon his return to the team.
In second place, the former Liverpool youngster Liam Millar will be in the tournament with Canada, which is in the group with Argentina.
The striker made just one first-team appearance, against Shrewsbury in 2020, before making a permanent move to Basel in 2021. Last season he enjoyed a year on loan at Preston where he played 36 times.
He even featured at the last World Cup, playing the last nine minutes in a 1-0 defeat to Belgium.
Alexis McAllister – Argentina
Group A matches
Canada – June 21, 1 p.m – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Chile – June 26, 02:00 – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Peru – June 30, 1 p.m – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Darwin Nunez – Uruguay
Group C matches
Panama – June 24, 2 am – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Bolivia – June 28, 2 am – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
USA – July 2, 2 am – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Alisson – Brazil
Group D matches
costa rica – June 25, 2 am – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Paraguay – June 29, 2 am – Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Colombia – July 3rd, 2 am – Levi’s Stadium, San Jose
Luis Diaz – Colombia
Group D matches
Paraguay – June 24, 11:00 p.m – NRG Stadium, Houston
costa rica – June 28 at 11 p.m – State Farm Stadium, Phoenix
Brazil – July 3rd, 2 am – Levi’s Stadium, San Jose
