Liverpool to play Napoli in Dublin friendly in August

Image: Liverpool will face Napoli at the Aviva Stadium

Liverpool have announced they will play Italian side Napoli in a pre-season friendly match in Dublin on August 4.

Former Liverpool player and club ambassador Ian Rush, who visited the Aviva stadium where the game will take place this summer, said: "As a Club, we have tremendous support in Ireland, so it's always a pleasure to come to Dublin and play in front of our Irish fans.

"There's certain to be a fantastic atmosphere in the Aviva Stadium when LFC and our Italian opponents arrive in August; and we thank the Football Association of Ireland for their support in hosting the game."

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The two side's last met in 2010 when Steven Gerrard came off the bench to inspire a late 3-1 comeback win in the Europa League group stages after Ezequiel Lavezzi opened the scoring on 28 minutes.

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It will be the second successive year Liverpool have travelled to Dublin for their pre-season preparations - they played Spanish side Athletic Bilbao at the same arena last season in front of a sold-out crowd.

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