Liverpool vs. Napoli: Live Stream, TV Schedule and Preview

Liverpool's pre-season takes them to the home of Scottish rugby on Sunday when they face Napoli in Edinburgh.

The Reds have returned from an intense tour of the United States, and manager Jurgen Klopp didn't have a win to reflect on from games against Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Sporting CP. However, the coach has said he's hoping a number of key players are back for the showdown with the Serie A side.

Napoli will potentially be Liverpool's toughest test of pre-season. They enjoyed a solid 2018-19 campaign under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti and have completed the signing of impressive Greek international defender Kostas Manolas.

Here the key details for the game in the Scottish capital, including the latest odds and viewing information.

Date: Sunday, July 28

Time: 5 p.m. (BST), 12 p.m. (ET)

TV Info: LFC TV (UK)

Live Stream: Liverpool website (UK), B/R Live (U.S.)

Preview

These two sides met in the UEFA Champions League last term. Napoli won the first meeting 1-0 thanks to Lorenzo Insigne's last-minute strike, and Mohamed Salah scored the only goal in the final group stage game at Anfield:

The Egyptian's contribution was vital, as it sent the Reds into the knockout stage at the expense of the Partenopei. Of course, Liverpool would go on to win the competition after a 2-0 victory in the final against Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool endured a tough spell on their United States tour, facing three difficult opponents.

While the focus is understandably on building fitness in these meetings, the team was often faced with physical challenges of a different sort. Against Sevilla in particular, there were a number of robust tackles thrown in.

After that draining encounter, Liverpool looked a little jaded in their 2-2 draw against Sporting.

The Liverpool.com Twitter account was unhappy with some of the treatment the Reds received in their games:

Against the Lisbon club, Georginio Wijnaldum and Divock Origi were on the scoresheet for Liverpool. However, while there was some bright play in an attacking sense, Klopp's side were unable to handle Bruno Fernandes, who opened the scoring on the day, and were caught napping when Wendel made the score 2-2 in the second half.

After what would have been a gruelling trip, Klopp will start to think about the new season in earnest in the coming days, starting with the match against Napoli.

As Liverpool journalist Jack Sear relayed, Xherdan Shaqiri and Naby Keita are back in training, with some other key men returning shortly:

The match in Scotland will be a special occasion for Liverpool star Andrew Robertson. The Tartan Army skipper said he's looking forward to the game on Twitter:

Napoli supporters will be excited about what's to come this term, as they appear poised to build on a decent first season under Ancelotti.

Lille's president Gerard Lopez confirmed Napoli have had an offer accepted for winger Nicolas Pepe, per Tuttosport (h/t Football Italia), while the Serie A side have already made a high-class signing in Manolas.

The former Roma man has long been rated as one of Europe's best defenders, and there is potential for him to establish a formidable partnership with Kalidou Koulibaly:

The sold-out 67,000 crowd will likely be in Liverpool's favour on the day, and like a lot of the Reds' games so far this summer, the match will have a vibe more befitting of a competitive game than a friendly.

Napoli begin their Serie A season a week after Liverpool start their Premier League campaign, so in terms of sharpness and fitness, the English team will have the advantage. That will see the Reds to a narrow win.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Napoli