Liverpool vs Napoli result: Reds thrashed by Lorenzo Insigne inspired Italians in Edinburgh
Relive all the action from the pre-season friendly at Murrayfield
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Your support makes all the difference.A Lorenzo Insigne inspired Napoli thrashed Liverpool 3-0 at Murrayfield on a somewhat disheartening day for the Reds, despite it only being a pre-season friendly.
Carlo Ancelotti's side enjoyed a fine start to the match as Insigne scored a brilliant goal after just 17 minutes, weaving past two challenges before thrashing past Simon Mingolet. And, before the match could even reach the half-hour mark, Arkadiusz Milik tucked home a low cross with a cute finish into the far corner to see the Italians take a clear ascendancy.
Any threat of a second-half fightback was promptly extinguished when Amin Younes tapped in from close range after some more fine work by Insigne. Relive all the action below:
What time does it start?
Liverpool vs Napoli kicks off at 5pm.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on LFC TV from 4:15pm.
Liverpool 0-1 Napoli
23 minutes
Liverpool clear the corner all the way to the Napoli defence. A long ball is played over the top, but Dries Mertens - who collects the ball on the left wing - is just offside.
Liverpool 0-1 Napoli
25 minutes
This time it's Liverpool who have a corner. Trent Alexander-Arnold plays an outswinger, but Napoli head away.
Liverpool 0-1 Napoli
27 minutes
The game hasn't really gotten going yet, but it's Napoli who look slicker. They press quickly after an Alexander-Arnold throw-in in Liverpool's half and earn one of their own.
MILIK DOUBLES NAPOLI'S LEAD! 2-0!
Liverpool 0-2 Napoli
29 minutes
Arkadiusz Milik slides onto the end of a low cross from the left, and sends the ball past Mignolet into the far corner. A really smart finish from the Polish striker.
Liverpool 0-2 Napoli
31 minutes
Klopp's key players look a little lethargic, perhaps from their reduced rest this summer, resulting from a successful Champions League campaign. Napoli are not giving them an inch at the moment.
Liverpool 0-2 Napoli
33 minutes
It was captain Insigne who provided the assist for Napoli's second, ten minutes after finding the net himself. The 28-year-old Italian looks sharp.
Liverpool 0-2 Napoli
35 minutes
Henderson picks out Wijnaldum on the right wing with a really nice long pass, but the Dutchman gives away a free-kick after struggling to control the ball.
Liverpool 0-2 Napoli
37 minutes
Klopp is voicing his frustration on the sideline. The first half is nearing its end and there are no real signs of Liverpool finding a foothold, let alone a goal.
Liverpool 0-2 Napoli
39 minutes
Strength and fine footwork from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the edge of the Napoli box, and his team earn a corner.
Liverpool 0-2 Napoli
41 minutes
Oxlade-Chamberlain is Liverpool's stand-out player at the moment. That may not sound like a ringing endorsement, but the England international is full of verve and is shielding the ball well when in possession.
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