It’s a dream come true to be back at Anfield. I hope to achieve even more victories with this club,” said Liverpool legend Philippe Coutinho, who is set to start training with his former team next month for an extraordinary football return.

Liverpool is gearing up for the new Premier League season under their new head coach, Arne Slot. The Dutchman is leading pre-season training sessions at the AXA Training Centre, preparing for his first campaign with the Reds.

As part of their pre-season preparations, Liverpool has scheduled a series of friendly matches in the United States. They will play against Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United later this month. These games are critical for building team cohesion and assessing player fitness ahead of the new season.

While there are numerous rumors about potential new signings, Liverpool has yet to secure any new players under Slot’s leadership. Fans and pundits are eagerly waiting to see who might join the squad to strengthen their chances in the upcoming season.

In transfer news, former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has joined Brazilian club Vasco da Gama on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. Coutinho, who left Liverpool for Barcelona in January 2018 for £142 million, will return to his roots after a recent loan spell with Al Duhail in Qatar. Aston Villa confirmed his move back to Brazil on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, current Liverpool player Diogo Jota has been advised by former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol to cut his summer break short and return to pre-season training. Jota recently competed in Euro 2024 with Portugal, who exited in the quarter-finals after losing to Spain. Both Slot and Nicol believe that Jota’s immediate return to training would benefit him and the team.

As Liverpool prepares for the new season, the focus is on pre-season training, friendly matches, and potential new signings. The integration of players like Jota, returning from international duty, will be crucial for Liverpool’s performance in the upcoming campaign. Fans are keenly watching these developments, eager to see how they will impact the team’s quest for success under Arne Slot.