With the buzz of the new season everywhere, Liverpool has been making preparations on every side to kick off on a great note.

Arne Slot’s men will look to continue their fine pre-season form as they host Sevilla at Anfield.

The match which will be will be open to the public and kicks off at 12.30pm BST.

It’s set to be followed by a behind-closed-doors fixture against Las Palmas at 5pm BST.

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Both games will be streamed live on LFCTV GO, allowing supporters worldwide to tune in.

In the English Premier League, the Reds’ first game at home will be against Brentford.

It is slated for Sunday, August 25.

Aside from fixtures, eyes have been on the transfer market.

All and sundry are anticipating the turn of events in the Martin Zubimendi transfer saga.

With that still in the works, the club has made announcements on modifications to the grounds that host their fans – Anfield.

A new capacity has been announced that will increase the number of attendees for LFC games.

What is the new Anfield capacity?

As reported on the club’s official site, Anfield is set to welcome fans with an upgraded capacity of 61,276 for the 2024-25 campaign.

This will mark a new era for the iconic stadium and the fans.

At a cost of a £60million expansion project of the Anfield Road Stand, the stadium’s capacity has propelled beyond 60,000.

The 60,000 mark was first achieved in the latter half of last season.

This allowed Liverpool to shatter their previous attendance records on multiple occasions, with the highest recorded attendance of 60,090 fans occurring during the April showdown with Crystal Palace.

As the Reds prepare for the new season, that milestone is expected to be surpassed again, with the updated capacity promising an even more electrifying atmosphere at Anfield.

As usual, Anfield is expected to be buzzing as fans return in full force.

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