Liverpool Squad Trains in Singapore Ahead of Pre-Season Friendly Against Leicester
Liverpool have been hard at work in Singapore as they prepare to face Leicester in a pre-season friendly. The 27-man squad, which includes new signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, trained in the hot and humid conditions of the Singapore National Stadium.
Manager Jurgen Klopp joked before the session began that he might need a microphone to be heard over the crowd. Though it was an open session, there was no messing about in the 30-degree heat. In fact, it will have felt even hotter due to high humidity.
Szoboszlai Back Fit After Ankle Injury
The big news from the day was that Szoboszlai is back in action and ready for the Leicester match. In his press conference beforehand, Klopp said: “We have really a lot of intense sessions and it was in one moment where he just rolled his ankle a little bit. We all know everything can happen there, but nothing really happened apart from he needed a few days’ rest, proper treatment.”
Szoboszlai’s fellow new arrival Mac Allister was also part of the squad along with youngsters such as Ben Doak, Bobby Clark and Melkamu Frauendorf.
Tactical Instructions and Cooling Breaks
Klopp and his staff split the squad into defence vs. attack as they ran through drills, before departing to an ovation from the Singapore crowd. There were tactical instructions and clear routines set up and the players made sure to stay hydrated with cooling breaks throughout.
Strongest Possible Side Expected to Start Against Leicester
In their previous two friendlies so far this pre-season, Liverpool have seen two different XIs fielded in each half – but the manager has already confirmed that will no longer be the case. His strongest possible side is expected to start against Leicester, with at least 60 minutes on the pitch for each of those players.
Liverpool are looking to build on their impressive pre-season form as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League season. With Szoboszlai back fit and the team training hard in Singapore, they will be hoping to carry their momentum into their match against Leicester.