Liverpool will play their first Premier League home fixture of the new season this evening against Crystal Palace in what promises to be a raucous Anfield atmosphere.
Speaking in the club’s match programme notes, Liverpool’s captain Jordan Henderson spoke of his excitement to play in front of the Anfield crowd again.
Henderson spoke of his desire to put things right after a disappointing opening day draw against Fulham away at Craven Cottage.
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“The first home game of a new season is always one of the fixtures that anyone who is lucky enough to be involved in football just can’t wait for. It was the same when I was a kid, going to matches with my dad, and it applies even more now that I have the privilege of playing for Liverpool,” said the skipper.
“It might happen every year, but you could never get bored of this feeling.”
Henderson spoke of the ground’s special atmosphere surrounding the first match day of the season and how it never gets old playing there.
“There is always a different atmosphere in and around the ground. You can feel the excitement and there is a real sense of occasion. I have been here long enough to know exactly what Anfield will be like and the fact that we kick off with a night game only adds to the anticipation.”
“These are the days we all live for as players, staff and supporters so hopefully between us we can make the most of it by getting off to the best possible start.”