By Ewan Murray
Liverpool will have their first pre-season without Jurgen Klopp for nine years when they prepare themselves for the 2024/25 campaign.
The 56-year-old's underwhelming final season at Anfield is coming to a close and Liverpool are yet to announce a replacement for the iconic German. However, all signs currently point to Feyenoord's Arne Slot, who will hope to lead the Reds into a new successful era.
With change comes both nerves and excitement and Liverpool supporters will be eager to see how this summer's transfer window and pre-season plans impact the club ahead of next season.
Here is what we know about Liverpool's pre-season plans so far.
Where are Liverpool going for 2024/25 pre-season?
Liverpool will travel to the United States this summer under new management, returning to North America for the first time since 2019. The Reds are likely to travel across the country and already have three matches lined up against some familiar opponents.
Speaking about their US tour, the club's commercial director Ben Latty stated: "We are proud to announce our highly anticipated return to the USA providing a great environment for the squad to prepare for the season ahead.
"Pre-season tours always present exceptional opportunities for our supporters, the team and our official partners to engage in memorable experiences within a key focus market for the club."
Liverpool usually begin their pre-season campaign with clashes against lower league English sides such as Tranmere Rovers, although they travelled to Germany instead last season. However, it remains to be seen if the Reds will play some friendlies on home soil before jetting off to the United States.
Liverpool pre-season 2023/24 confirmed schedule
Liverpool are likely to announce more dates of friendly fixtures as the end of the season draws to a close, but as things stand they are kicking off their pre-season journey with a match against Real Betis in Pittsburgh on 27 July.
The Reds then face two of their fiercest Premier League foes, starting with a clash againstArsenal on 1 August and followed by a battle with rivals Manchester United three days later. All kick-off times are in the early hours of the morning in the United Kingdom.
How to watch Liverpool's 2024/25 pre-season
While the club have not officially announced how supporters can access pre-season clashes just yet, Liverpool's friendlies are normally shown on LFCTV.
Viewers will need a valid subscription and are often able to find one-month free trials during pre-season. However, this is subject to change.
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This article was originally published on 90min.com as Liverpool pre-season 2024/25: Fixtures and schedule.
