Liverpool stars arrive at John Lennon Airport and board flight to Madrid ahead of Champions League final
Liverpool players have arrived at John Lennon Airport and boarded their plane as they prepare to fly out to Madrid for the Champions League final.
The Reds take on Premier League rivals Tottenham on Saturday night in the competition’s first all-English final since 2008.
Jurgen Klopp and his playing staff were spotted arriving at Liverpool airport just before midday on Friday before they boarded their flight to the Spanish capital.
Virgil van Dijk and Gini Wijnaldum led the Liverpool players onto their plane on Friday morning
Manager Jurgen Klopp looked relaxed ahead of second successive European Cup final
Rhian Brewster (L) and Alisson (R) pictured on the tarmac as they waited to board the plane
Star man Sadio Mane was all smiles before the flight as he flashed a pose to the cameras
Mohamed Salah greeted fans waiting outside the terminal building as he made his way in
Captain Jordan Henderson will be hoping to get his hands on the Champions League trophy
Mohamed Salah greeted the fans waiting for them outside the terminal building and high-fived some of them as he made his way inside.
Salah will be hoping he fares better in this season’s final than in Kiev 12 months ago when he was forced off injured in the first half against Real Madrid.
Defender Virgil van Dijk was first off the bus and he strolled past the fans while listening to music.
Captain Jordan Henderson was also pictured arriving and he will desperate to get his hands on the European Cup on Saturday night.
More to follow.
Veteran midfielder James Milner appeared to be checking his documentation was all in order
Andy Robertson also greeted the fans as Liverpool looked sharp in their black tracksuits
Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold had his headphone in as he climbed the stairs to the plane