NewsPhotos and video: Liverpool squad make annual Christmas visit to Alder Hey

As is tradition each December, Reds players and staff spent time around the West Derby facility to spread a little festive cheer.

Arne Slot and his team met patients and their families, as well as Alder Hey staff, posed for photographs and shared LFC goodies.

"This place is full of heroes, in my opinion, helping so many kids through very tough times. Not only the kids, also the parents," said Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.

"It's great for us to be here. It's tough to hear certain stories, but we know what it could bring if we are here and visiting the kids. I'm really happy to be here."

Curtis Jones said: "I love coming here with the lads and putting a smile on the kids' faces and the staff and the families.

"At the end of it, I hope the kids come away feeling more like themselves and the families get a real boost. And it's nice to see the staff with how hard they work, giving them a bit of help as well."

Take a look at the visit in video and photos below.