The left-back wore the captain's armband for the first time in his Reds career, inheriting it when Joe Gomez was forced off with a knock early on at GEODIS Park.Tsimikas, who joined the club from Olympiacos in 2020, took to social media after the game to share his pride. He posted on Instagram: "Some moments become memories forever. First time as captain. An honor beyond words."

Kostas Tsimikas made a memory he will treasure for the rest of his life during Liverpool's pre-season win over Sunderland in Nashville.

Kostas Tsimikas: Wearing the captain's armband was an honour beyond words

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