Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino have been included in the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Colombia.

There is a burning desire for the new season to start within Liverpool's squad, according to Emre Can, who is anticipating a difficult opening-day clash with Watford.

With their first game of the Premier League season against Watford less than 48 hours away, Liverpool's players trained in the Melwood sunshine on Thursday afternoon.

As Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool prepare to kick off the 2017-18 season at Watford on Saturday, we get an expert view on the new campaign from 11 respected members of the press.

If Trent Alexander-Arnold is picked to start at Watford this weekend, the chance will not be wasted.

'Preparation and preparation' – that is the agenda for Jürgen Klopp this week.

Roberto Firmino’s appetite for football means the Liverpool forward is likely to be savouring the prospect of returning to Hoffenheim next week, Jason McAteer believes.

Ben Woodburn had cause to be especially pleased with his brilliant finish in Saturday's 3-1 friendly win against Athletic Club.

Liverpool haven't just added to their playing staff this summer – the club's physiotherapy department has also welcomed a new face into its ranks.

The challenge facing Liverpool in their Champions League play-off will not distract from the work being done for the Premier League opener at Watford, insists Jürgen Klopp.

Georginio Wijnaldum is relishing the stiff competition for a starting berth in Liverpool's midfield this season.

Adam Lallana is backing his Liverpool teammates to make a strong start to the new season in his absence after the midfielder was ruled out for the opening months of the campaign.

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool are set to be without Adam Lallana for a significant period of time due to a thigh injury.

Luck was not on Liverpool’s side when the draw for the Champions League play-off round was made on Friday, but the fact Hoffenheim must visit Anfield in the second leg can provide Jürgen Klopp’s team with a ‘massive advantage’.

Jürgen Klopp had a feeling Liverpool might meet Hoffenheim in the Champions League qualifying play-off – and hailed the tie as a 'really exciting' contest.

Liverpool's Champions League play-off tie with Hoffenheim will be played on August 15 and 23.

Liverpool will face Hoffenheim in the Champions League qualifying play-off round.

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Jürgen Klopp feels Liverpool are in 'a good position' as they prepare for their final pre-season fixture before the Premier League gets under way.

Liverpool will discover the identity of their Champions League play-off opponents on Friday morning - but how have the Reds fared in their previous qualifiers for Europe's premier club competition?

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Liverpool will discover their opponents in the Champions League qualifying play-off round on Friday.

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Jürgen Klopp has praised the team behind the team at Liverpool, insisting he would ‘be nothing’ without their input and support.

Taiwo Awoniyi will spend the duration of the 2017-18 season on loan at Royal Excel Mouscron.

A determination to build on an impressive end to last season is fuelling Emre Can as the start of the new campaign draws closer.

It is past midnight in Hong Kong and the humming noise at Liverpool's hotel is beginning to subside. Lights have dimmed. Guests have retired to bed. Silence reigns on every floor.

James Milner returned to full training at Liverpool’s base in Rottach-Egern on Sunday.

Liverpool defender Connor Randall will spend the 2017-18 season on loan with Heart of Midlothian.

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There were smiles aplenty as Liverpool's first-team squad took part in the second session of day two of their pre-season training camp in Germany on Thursday.

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