Jürgen Klopp explained why the clash with Brighton & Hove Albion will not feel quite like a reunion with Adam Lallana as he previewed Saturday's Premier League game.
Lallana moved to the Seagulls in the summer after six seasons with the Reds in which he played 178 games, scored 22 goals and helped the club lift the Champions League and Premier League.
Asked about meeting up with the midfielder again this weekend, Klopp detailed the close connection Lallana has maintained with his former teammates since departing.
But the Liverpool boss also insisted that ‘friendship for life’ has been placed on hold this week and will be for the duration of the encounter at the Amex Stadium.