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Virgil van Dijk's absence has left a giant hole, Jurgen Klopp lacks cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold but Roberto Firmino bounces back impressively from World Cup snub... FIVE things we learned as Liverpool lose 3-1 to Lyon in Dubai Super Cup

Liverpool ended the first half of the Premier League season with back-to-back victories against Tottenham and Southampton, but struggled to maintain their rhythm against Lyon in Sunday's mid-season friendly.

The French side came from behind to win 3-1 - before sealing a bonus point on penalties - after Liverpool took the lead within 42 seconds in the Dubai Super Cup, with Mo Salah missing a penalty early on.

Jurgen Klopp will leave the Al-Maktoum Stadium with plenty on his mind after a disappointing collapse from his side, but there were still some players to put their hands up and catch his attention.