The former Chelsea Ruben Loftus-Cheek midfielder scored while the Premier League Liverpool champions were defeated 4-2 by AC Milan on Saturday in a friendly before the season in Hong Kong.

LiverpoolWith the signature of records Florian Wirtz Making his first start, prevailed in possession under roof closed to Kai Tak Stadium, but a shaky protection was punished for all four Milan goals.

Rafael Leao He opened the result for the Italian team in 10 minutes with the great strike of Dominik Szoboszlai, equalizing 16 minutes later to make it 1-1 in half.

But teaSix minutes after the break, and two goals by replacement Noah Okaphor, each side of Cody Gakpo’s late head, gave AC Milan Victory.

Liverpool Hong Kong fans exceeded those who support AC Milan in the 49,704 sales crowd.

They made a hearty tribute to Diogo jotawho died earlier this month in a car accident.

The flowers were set by Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish in front of fans, who responded by holding a spelling of the ‘DJ20’ mosaic in honor of the Jota jersey, which has retired by the club.

Leao, too, recalled his Portuguese player Jota as he offered a silent prayer and formed the number 20 with his fingers after marking the opening.

Wirtz played 45 minutes and seemed comfortable running operations, showing allusions to why Bayer Leverkusen was paid a British Transfer Record $ 150 million for the German Creator.

Other new Liverpool, left -wing signatures Milos is coming and right -wing defender Jeremie frimongThe two came as a substitute in half the time.

But the attacker Ecitic hugowho was signed by Eintracht Frankfurt for a $ 92 million reported, was not ready to attend, as he had only flown to join his new teammates two days ago.

Liverpool began without a well -known central striker after Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, who both were connected to the movements away from Anfield, were left out of the match.

Liverpool will now fly to Japan to face Yokohama f-mainos on Wednesday.

Liverpool revealed earlier that full defender Joe Gomez had flown home for treatment for a small Achilles problem.