Yokohama Marinos v Liverpool: Weather forecast latest as typhoons approach Japan
Liverpool face Yokohama Marinos on the final leg of their pre-season tour of Asia on Wednesday.
The Japanese side will host the Premier League champions on 30 July, who are looking to get back to winning ways after the 4-2 loss to AC Milan (26 July).
Hugo Ekitike may be handed his first Liverpool appearance in the contest after he linked up with the squad following his £69million move from Eintracht Frankfurt.
However, his debut may be in doubt as adverse weather conditions are expected to hit Japan in the coming days.
Liverpool clash will go ahead despite Japan weather warnings
Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from defeat against the J League side, but weather conditions could disrupt their plans.
Typhoon Komei and Typhoon Krosa are approaching the Okinawa region and the Ogasawara Islands, respectively [The Japan News].
However, Yokohama is not expected to be affected by either one, so the match should go ahead.
However, they will face a temperature of up to 32 degrees, and the wind speeds could hit 24 miles per hour, according to the Met Office.
Slot needs to win against Yokohama
Arne Slot needs his side to come away with a victory against the Japanese outfit.
The Reds looked vulnerable against the Italians last time out, especially defensively, and it could be a concern heading into the new campaign, especially with only three senior centre-backs on the books.
Fenway Sports Group have backed the Dutchman to retain their top-flight crown, but they need the new additions to gel before the season starts.
The likes of Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz need to hit the ground running; otherwise, the Anfield side may struggle to defend their crown, with the likes of Arsenal and Man City hunting them down.
The Reds were the hunters, but they are now the hunted, and that brings a completely new set of challenges, of which they must be wary.
They need to pick up momentum heading into the campaign, and this should be a great opportunity to do so, and get vital minutes into their legs just weeks before it begins.
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