Liverpool, Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace organized double-header friendlies to enhance squad preparation ahead of the new season. Liverpool faced Athletic Bilbao in two matches, utilizing 32 players for maximum gameplay. In the first match, Darwin Nunez scored in a 4-1 victory, while the next match saw a different lineup secure a 3-2 win. Crystal Palace also competed against Augsburg, with positive feedback from manager Oliver Glasner. Bournemouth held two closed-door matches against Bristol City, with coach Gerhard Struber highlighting the advantage of this scheduling to provide players with essential match minutes.
Liverpool played double-header friendlies against Athletic Bilbao, allowing 32 players to feature as they prepare for the upcoming season and the Community Shield.
Crystal Palace participated in two matches against Augsburg, with manager Oliver Glasner expressing satisfaction with the double-header format as part of their training.
Bournemouth engaged in behind-closed-doors friendlies against Bristol City, with coach Gerhard Struber noting the benefits of giving many players game time.
The atmosphere allowed fans to enjoy back-to-back matches with a single ticket, although they could not leave the stadium between games.
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