Sporting Cascades Panoramica

Liverpool centre-back Ronald Araujo has warned his Uruguay team-mates that fierce rivals Argentina remain a formidable force despite Lionel Messi's recent international retirement. Currently on loan at Anfield from Barcelona, the defender is preparing to face the South American heavyweights in a prestigious friendly clash at La Bombonera on Friday.

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Decisive hours

Liverpool have identified Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a primary transfer target while Anfield chiefs prepare for the eventual departure of long-serving number one Alisson Becker. Alongside the 24-year-old Netherlands international, the Merseyside club are also monitoring Aston Villa shot-stopper Zion Suzuki as a potential successor.