With four ex-Reds legends set to make a rare return for Liverpool, one of their former team-mates has predicted an intense battle in Sydney
Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer insists "there's no such thing as a friendly" as the Premier League club prepare to face Sydney FC.
A travel weary Liverpool will take on the A-League champions at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night, with the Reds having reportedly only arrived in Australia the morning of the game.
Jurgen Klopp's side, who will be augmented by ex-Liverpool stars Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and Steve McManaman for the friendly, only completed their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.