Liverpool returns to Oz for July matches against Roar and Reds

English Premier League giant Liverpool will take on A-League clubs Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United during a two-match tour of Australia in July.

Raheem Sterling will be one of a number of Liverpool stars in Australia for two matches in July.

Hot on the heels of a highly successful 2013 pre-season match against Melbourne Victory, which the Reds won 2-0 in front of a capacity Melbourne Cricet Ground crowd, the club confirmed it will be back for the matches against Roar on Friday 17 July at Suncorp Stadium and the Reds at Adelaide Oval on Monday 20 July.

"We visited Australia for the first time two years ago and the support we received from our Australian fans was incredible. Liverpool FC has over 600,000 supporters in Australia and we look forward to meeting as many of them as possible while we are in the country," Liverpool Chief Executive Ian Ayre said.

"Pre-season is an important time for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season and the matches against Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United are an exciting part of that preparation, giving our supporters a chance to see the team up close, no matter how far away from Anfield they live."

Liverpool FC, which was runner-up in the 2013-2014 Premier League season and sits seventh this season, boasts a squad of superstars including England internationals Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling, Slovakian defender Martin Skrtel, Brazilian play-maker Philippe Coutinho and Mario Balotelli.

"To be on the same field with Liverpool FC, one of the true giants of world football, reinforces Brisbane Roar's standing as Australia's premier football club," Roar Managing Director Dobson said.

"It will be a special night for all our members and fans as they cheer on the Roar against such legendary opponents playing on our home ground."