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The main reason Liverpool goalkeepers wear glasses in training

  • Premier League giants Liverpool’s preparations for the 2024-25 Premier League season are in full swing under the leadership of Arne Slot
  • Manager Arne Slot has introduced creative training techniques, with goalkeepers wearing noise-cancelling goggles and headphones during training
  • In Arne Slot’s first match, Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat to Preston North End in a pre-season friendly on Friday

Arne Slot’s reorganization at Liverpool is in full swing. During the pre-season we saw some unusual scenes, including goalkeepers wearing goggles.

The Dutch manager started preparing for the new season earlier than usual, at the beginning of the month, which gave him more time to integrate into the team.

Liverpool are preparing for a trip to the United States next week. On July 23, the club will head to Pittsburgh for their first American pre-season tour since 2019.

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The main reason why Liverpool goalkeepers wear sunglasses in training
Arne Slot has introduced creative training techniques, with goalkeepers wearing goggles and noise-cancelling headphones during training. Photo by John Powell.
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In previous years, the Reds toured Singapore and Thailand.

In the United States, Liverpool will play three matches, starting with a match against Real Betis at the Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 26.

On July 31, they play Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, followed by a match against Manchester United at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on August 3.

The final’s first match at Anfield is scheduled for August 11, when Liverpool take on Sevilla.

Why do Liverpool’s goalkeepers wear glasses during training?

Last week, a video was posted to the club’s YouTube channel showing players returning to training in preparation for the 2024-25 Premier League season.

A striking moment in the video came when new goalkeeping coach Fabian Otte instructed 21-year-old Marcelo Pitaluga to use the American-designed Swivel Vision training goggles.

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These glasses limit peripheral vision, forcing goalkeepers to improve their visual perception and rely more on auditory cues.

During passing drills, Otte encouraged players to “find angles” and “keep scanning,” and they used noise-cancelling headphones to further reduce sensory input and improve visual focus.

Liverpool star breaks silence after brawl

Earlier. Legitim.ng reported that Darwin Nunez was involved in an unpleasant brawl with fans of the Colombian team during the semi-final of the Copa America.

The 25-year-old Liverpool striker was filmed throwing punches during a row between players and fans following the defeat.

Ahead of his return to Liverpool for the new season, Nunez took to social media to reflect on his Copa America campaign, with the forward sharing a photo of himself in the Uruguay shirt.

Source: YEN.com.gh