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When Liverpool landed in Bangkok earlier today for their first preseason game, they were met by hundreds of fans.
In anticipation of Tuesday's match between the Reds and Manchester United at the Rajamangala Stadium, large crowds gathered in the Thai capital to welcome players like Thiago, Virgil van Dijk, and Jurgen Klopp.
When the six-time European winners exited the airport, some members of the traveling Liverpool team could be seen waving back to the cheering supporters who were carrying placards and wearing jerseys.
new high-paying signee Darwin Nunez and star player Mo Salah, who recently signed a new contract to stay at the club following concerns about his future, were both seen with the coach.
Vice-captain James Milnes and skipper Jordan Henderson could be seen walking toward the squad bus.
Earlier this morning, the Reds announced a 37-man team for the journey to Thailand and subsequently Singapore, which includes a number of well-known names.
However, certain well-known players were absent from the roster, including adolescent Kaide Gordon, new right back Calvin Ramsay, and backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Both defender Ben Davies and Neco Williams, for whom Liverpool has accepted a £17 million bid from Nottingham Forest, will be absent from the trip.
Liverpool will go to Singapore to compete for the 2022 Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy against Crystal Palace after facing Manchester United.
While in Asia, the Reds' players and staff will also take part in local cultural events and community projects.
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Van Dijk joined Liverpool at the age of 26, and at the age of 31 he hasn't dropped a Premier League match at Anfield.
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