Friday's headlines: Team spirit, special offers and birthdays
Interviews with first-team players, another trip 'Behind the Badge', the view from the Stadium of Light and much more features in our Friday round-up.
It was another interesting day of news and updates at the club – and we have a quickfire summary of everything you need to know below…
Our top three stories…
After recording a clean sheet at Southampton last weekend, Reds ‘keeper Loris Karius offered an explanation of the collective work protecting his goal.
The No.1 said in an exclusive interview: “That’s the whole team effort that everybody puts in, working hard, and that makes the difference.”
The captain, meanwhile, shared his theory that the Reds’ positive opening few months of the season can be traced back to the camaraderie forged during the pre-season tour of America.
“And I expect that spirit, that bond, to get even better the more time we all spend working together,” said Jordan Henderson.
The fifth instalment of our ‘Behind the Badge’ series features an informative chat with Mark Leyland, the club’s first-team post-match analyst.
He tells us all about working with Jürgen Klopp and his backroom staff, how it feels to become an LFC employee rather than a fan, and the moment at Old Trafford that filled him with pride.
It’s Black Friday…
… as you probably already know.
To mark the occasion, we have special, limited-time-only deals on annual subscriptions to LFCTV GO (in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada) and at our online store and official club shops (for all!).
The hype surrounding the shopping milestone also got us thinking about the bargain deals the Reds have secured in recent years.
Check out the LFCTV GO countdown below for our selection of 10 great players signed on a free transfer.
The latest from Melwood…
Our cameras were stationed at the training ground on Thursday afternoon to bring you photos and footage from Liverpool’s session in their preparation for facing Sunderland.
Elsewhere…
The club’s U14 and U15 sides recently travelled to Poland on an educational excursion which also included a tournament. Click play below to watch a review of their trip.
View from the opposition…
Black Cats supporter Jon Fisher kindly fielded our questions this week, giving his take on how David Moyes’ team are likely to line up and explaining why Henderson remains a popular figure with fans of his old club.
Happy birthdays…
Xabi Alonso and Steve Heighway were among those celebrating today. Many happy returns!
Coming up on Liverpoolfc.com this weekend…
We’ll have comprehensive coverage of Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Sunderland at Anfield – including the best build-up in our dedicated matchday blog, live coverage of the game and extensive post-match reaction.