It's a period that is regularly described by Jürgen Klopp and his coaching staff as 'setting the basis' for the season ahead – but just how has life been at Liverpool's Germany training camp this summer?
Overwhelmingly positive is the verdict of Vitor Matos.
The Reds arrived in Baden-Württemberg last weekend to step up preparations for 2023-24 with daily double – and sometimes even triple – workouts for the squad.
And, after defeating Karlsruher SC 4-2 in their opening friendly of the summer on Wednesday, Liverpool will conclude their stay in the country by taking on Greuther Furth on Monday.