Jurgen Klopp forced to wait but three transfers are about to change everything at Liverpool
It won't exactly rank among the most troubling of concerns for Jurgen Klopp. But it was another example of how Liverpool's well-laid plans for the new season continue to be compromised.
The news the redeveloped Anfield Road stand is not expected to be fully operational until October was an unwelcome subplot as the Reds aim to improve on the shortcomings of the previous campaign that saw them miss out on Champions League qualification for the first time in six years.
Indeed, rather than playing in front of the biggest league crowd in the stadium's history, Liverpool will instead perform for a reduced capacity in their opening home Premier League game against Bournemouth on August 19.
"We will have 6,000 more in Anfield and oh my God, I can't wait for that," said Klopp last week. "I had some of the best moments of my life in the 'old' stadium, so let's see what we can create. Hopefully it will be people who have been waiting 20 years for a ticket and will shout their soul out."
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Wait, though, the Reds boss must, even if there will be strong support for his players when they embark on the next stage of their pre-season preparations.
Liverpool jet out to Singapore on Thursday for a tour that will take in friendlies against Championship side Leicester City on Sunday and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich the following Wednesday.
Having visited the country as recently as last year as part of a Far East tour that also took in a trip to Bangkok, the Reds will know to expect a fervent welcome from a strong local fanbase.
The supporters, though, would be forgiven for not
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