Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola secured his first victory in charge with a 4-2 pre-season win over Sunderland on Saturday, but the match was marred by defender Joe Gomez's early exit due to an injury.Gomez, 29, left the pitch within the first 10 minutes, leaving the team to rely on substitutes.Goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa, and Lewis Koumas secured the win.Iraola acknowledged the challenges of the first day, noting the team's fatigue from intense training.He emphasized the importance of addressing Gomez's injury, calling it the 'worst news' as the squad had previously avoided player losses.The Spaniard also mentioned that centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, recovering from a shoulder injury, will participate in the U.S.tour's final game.

Liverpool's pre-season schedule includes matches against Wrexham, Leeds United, AS Monaco, and Como before their Premier League opener against Newcastle on August 23.The result highlights both the team's progress and the setbacks they face in preparations.