Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has opened up on a finishing contest in training that saw around 100 goals scored.
The Reds are out in Austria as pre-season preparations continue ahead of the big kick off in September.
Later today they will take on Stuttgart in a friendly match.
But on Thursday, there was a lively shooting showdown that saw the squad split into two groups.
Asked about the drill by the club website, Klopp explained: "I have to say it was not 'young versus old', it was a finishing session with a few special assets and a young one.
"So in this moment when you see the team old, then you think, 'How could they lose the game?'
"But in finishing it's absolutely possible. It was a very close-ish decision – I think it was 47-45, so a lot of finishes involved in that obviously. It's just nice.
"With all the hard work we have to do, we try to create a little bit of competition when possible.
"Most of the time it's just about preparing ourselves for the season, all of us for the season. That's pretty hard work.
"So far the training sessions obviously looked really good, the intensity level is quite exciting, to be honest.
"Without me asking for what we are used to investing in a training is pretty special.
"As long as we keep that going, we will be at least physically pretty fit for the season. That's for sure."
After this afternoon's match against Stuttgart, the Reds play RB Salzburg on Tuesday.
The Community Shield against Arsenal is next on the agenda at Wembley one week today.
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