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Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz receives handsome cash prize after Man of the Match display in Yokohama friendly

Florian Wirtz demonstrated his growing influence at Liverpool with a standout performance in the club’s final pre-season fixture in Asia, as the Reds secured a comeback victory over Yokohama F. Marinos at the Nissan Stadium. The German midfielder, who only recently joined the Merseyside club from Bayer Leverkusen, was instrumental in turning the game around after Liverpool had fallen behind early in the second half.

Rio Ngumoha is a bit special! Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong make their mark in Liverpool's friendly win in Yokohama but the Reds' 16-year-old sensation steals the show

Hugo Ekitike may have drawn a blank on his first appearance for Liverpool but fellow new signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong were both directly involved in goals before youngster Rio Ngumoha put the seal on a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in Wednesday's friendly in Japan.

'Makes it look so easy' – Cole Palmer compared to Eden Hazard as former Chelsea boss backs 'intelligent' England international to win the Ballon d'Or

Former Chelsea player and manager Roberto Di Matteo has compared Cole Palmer to Eden Hazard, while claiming the England international could win the Ballon d'Or in the future. The 23-year-old recently starred with a brace in the Club World Cup final as Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain to win the title.

'I was promised!' – Oliver Glasner fumes at Crystal Palace's transfer business as FA Cup winners fight to keep Arsenal target Eberechi Eze

Oliver Glasner is fuming at Crystal Palace's transfer activity with the FA Cup winners already fighting to keep Arsenal target Eberechi Eze. Fresh off completing the high-profile capture of Viktor Gyokeres, the Gunners have now shifted their focus to Eze and are reportedly preparing a formal bid in the region of £60 million ($81m).