Liverpool confirm pre-season trip to Singapore despite Jurgen Klopp’s reservations

Liverpool have announced their pre-season plans ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

The Reds will fly to Singapore again for games against Premier League side Leicester on July 30 and German giants Bayern Munich on August 2.

The news comes despite manager Jurgen Klopp’s reservations about last campaign’s trip to Asia.

Liverpool commercial director Ben Latty said: “We are extremely delighted to be returning to Singapore for this summer’s pre-season tour. We were so impressed with the welcome and the facilities – from the training ground to the stadium and the infrastructure last year – that when the opportunity to return presented itself, we jumped at the chance.

“Pre-season is hugely important to us for a number of reasons. It’s a chance for fans who may never have the opportunity to come to Anfield to see their idols, and for the team. to prepare for the season ahead. In Singapore, almost a fifth of the population identify as Liverpool fans, which is unbelievable, and we can’t wait to see them again.

“Singapore is an easily accessible hub for LFC fans across the region. It is also strategically important for a number of our partners, including our lead partner Standard Chartered Bank, with whom we were delighted to renew our relationship for another four years when we visited Singapore last year.

Patrick Lee, CEO of Standard Chartered Cluster, added: “We are delighted to welcome Liverpool back to Singapore and look forward to the high level entertainment the team will bring to our customers, colleagues and communities here, as well as to other major European clubs.

“Football has a unique ability to bring people together from all walks of life and Standard Chartered is delighted to be able to play a leading role in providing a memorable experience for Singapore fans, both on and off the pitch, during this first football extravaganza. .’

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