Liverpool announce major Anfield pitch change after Elton John and Rolling Stones gigs

New faces have been added to the Liverpool squad and now a new hybrid carpet pitch has been installed at Anfield ahead of the new season.

The club describe the new pitch as a "high-quality playing surface formed from a number of artificial fibres and open-structured backing – similar to a carpet – to offer reinforcement for the grass".

And while the changes will not be noticeable to fans watching the action at Anfield, the innovative surface is said to provide the "ultimate playing surface" as Liverpool look to win more trophies.

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It's not the first innovation that the Reds have employed in their quest to stay ahead of the competition, installing the UK's first 'Permavoid' drainage system in 2017 to help prevent freezing throughout the winter.

Liverpool 's senior grounds manager, Warren Scott, told the club : “It’s a really exciting project – the installation of a hybrid carpet pitch will allow us to host pre-season fixtures as well as concerts at the stadium.

“Each year this gives us the ability to evaluate the playing surface and make any adjustments if needed after the close-season period to ensure the best possible playing surface.

“The fact that we can start to grow the turf in March at the turf farm will give us the assurance that we are in the best possible position to start the season with a strong, healthy pitch each year in a short timeframe.”

Alongside the new pitch, Liverpool are redeveloping the Anfield Road end to take the capacity of Anfield up to 61,000 and it should be ready at the start of the 2023-24 season.

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