£34.5m Signing Victor Munoz Set for Liverpool Debut Against AS Monaco
Liverpool face AS Monaco at Anfield with summer arrival Victor Munoz set to make his club debut after shortening his post-World Cup break. The £34.5m signing from Osasuna reported for training on Wednesday and has made it clear he wants to feature in the starting XI immediately. Munoz’s integration into the team has been delayed due to Spain’s run in the World Cup, but he is now available for selection.
Team News and Predicted Lineup
Head coach Andoni Iraola is looking to solidify his side following a 4-2 pre-season defeat to Leeds. Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk are also returning to squad action, with the former resuming pre-season on Tuesday after his World Cup involvement with Brazil. The likely setup has Trey Nyoni alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, with Florian Wirtz operating as the No 10 behind Alexander Isak. Munoz, if selected from the start, would add directness from a wide area, something this squad needs.
Andoni Iraola
coachLiverpool may have to improvise at the back, with Jeremy Jacquet still waiting for his debut after a knock picked up on the USA tour. If he misses out, Ifeanyi Ndukwe is on standby to partner Van Dijk. Jeremie Frimpong remains a doubt after coming off against Leeds, although the issue was described as precautionary. Alexis Mac Allister is not due back until next week following his World Cup break, while Hugo Ekitike, Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley are all out injured.
The match against AS Monaco is an important one for Liverpool as they look to gain sharpness, shape, and clarity ahead of the new season. With Munoz’s debut and the return of key players, Iraola will be hoping for a strong performance from his side. The match kicks off at 2.30pm BST on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Anfield.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson, Frimpong, Ndukwe, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Nyoni, Szoboszlai, Munoz, Wirtz, Ngumoha, Isak. The inclusion of Munoz and the return of Alisson and Van Dijk will be a significant boost to Liverpool’s lineup, and fans will be eager to see how the new signing performs on his debut.