As more players arrived, the dressing room filled with the usual pre-training energy—chatter, laughter, and the occasional burst of music from someone's speaker.
By the time the clock hit 9:30 AM, every Liverpool player was present, ready for the first training session of the new year. On cue, Jürgen Klopp strode into the room, clapping his hands together with that familiar enthusiasm that instantly commanded attention.
"Guten Morgen, boys!" he greeted with a wide grin. "Happy New Year! Everyone enjoyed themselves, yeah?"
A few players murmured their responses, while others chuckled. Klopp's eyes immediately found Andy Robertson, who was still lacing up his boots.
"Robbo, don't tell me you spent the whole night on Twitter roasting rival fans?" Klopp teased.
The room burst into laughter as Robertson grinned. "Nah, boss, just a little bit. Had to remind some folks where we are in the league."