Friday at LFC: Klopp's presser and an Olympian drops in
Jürgen Klopp's pre-Stoke City press conference, a message from the skipper and a special visitor at Melwood all feature in today's round-up of Liverpool FC news.
Read on to see what went on at the club on Friday December 23...
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The manager hosted his final press conference before Christmas at Melwood on Friday, and had plenty of topics to discuss.
Reporters were provided with a fitness update on both Joel Matip and Philippe Coutinho, while the possibility of making moves in the market in January was mentioned.
Klopp also spoke about the imminent departure of Sadio Mane to the Africa Cup of Nations, insisting Liverpool can cope without their in-form wide-man.
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With the visit of Stoke imminent, the Liverpool first-team squad were put through their paces in a full training session this morning.
As ever, you can see who took part and what they got up to with our gallery here.
The players and manager were also visited by South Africa's world-record-holding 400m runner and lifelong Liverpool fan Wayde van Niekerk, who was at Goodison Park to see the 1-0 win over Everton on Monday.
After that, it was over to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in West Derby for Klopp and the squad for the club's annual Christmas visit.
Check out a photo gallery of the Reds spreading a little festive cheer here.
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Coming up on Liverpoolfc.com on Christmas Eve...
Tomorrow on LFC's official website, we'll catch up with former Reds striker Peter Crouch, who is set to return to Anfield on Tuesday with Stoke.
We'll also hear from Klopp on his Christmas Day plans and have the second part of our exclusive interview with returning defender Joe Gomez. Don't miss it!