Christian Pulisic, who had assisted Leão’s opener, twice came close to restoring Milan’s lead as he fired one effort inches wide before stinging Alisson’s palms. Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah came close to volleying Liverpool in front at the other end, but an energetic first half ultimately finished level.

Premier League champions Liverpool suffered a shock defeat in the first game of their pre-season tour of Asia, with a 4-2 loss at the hands of AC Milan. Arne Slot’s experimental side were caught out on the counter-attack multiple times by their experienced opponents,