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There's wholesale applause after capturing some of the best moments in Liverpool's history.He receives a plaque and poses with Kenny Dalglish.The teams are read out, huge ovations for Kelleher, Van den Berg and Henderson.Today15:47 BSTFacts amazingLiverpool spent almost £450million in the summer on eight new senior signings.Not a single one of them has been named in the starting line-up this afternoon.That probably tells you everything about how the season has gone.Today15:43 BSTAnfield saluted Andy RobertsonHello from a warm Anfield.I've been out and about speaking to supporters about Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Arne Slot.It's fair to say that both players will be missed by supporters while there is backing for the Liverpool head coach.The Reds are finishing their warm-up, Virgil van Dijk and Robertson salute the Kop.Those in attendance sing the Scot's name, Salah is all smiles.Today15:38 BSTTaking it all inAndy Robertson and Mohamed Salah are both taking part in Liverpool's vigorous warm up 'rondo' in the Anfield sunshine.Both have been giving it their all, as you'd expect, but there's definitely been a few more looks around the ground from both men as they take it all in for the final time.Today15:31 BSTArne Slot on Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker startingSpeaking to Sky Sports ahead of kick-off, Arne Slot was asked about the importance of the match and his decision to return Mohamed Salah to his starting line-up:Very important. Now the good thing is Giorgi and Freddie did a good job, but Alisson has been so special for us, for me but also for this club for so many years that we are happy to have him back.Today15:18 BSTFor the final timeMohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are both set for a big afternoon.LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 24: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool arriving before the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
(Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today15:15 BSTHenderson/Kelleher receptionI am expecting huge ovations for Caoimhin Kelleher and, in particular, Jordan Henderson from the home crowd today.Henderson, after 12 years at Liverpool, shuffled out the back door rather quietly, to Saudi Arabia three years ago and was never given the sort of send-off that he so richly deserved.So expect the home fans to remember that today.And when Kelleher comes down the Kop end, the Liverpool supporters will reserve an extra special reception for the opposition goalkeeper.Plenty of feel-good moments around today but Liverpool still need to get over the line here.Today15:03 BSTKonate's final matchOf course, all of the noise around today has been on Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson's final matches at Liverpool - but could this be Ibrahima Konate's last as well?Well, officially as things stand, yes, it will be.The France international celebrates his birthday tomorrow and would it be great if he could mark his 27th birthday with a brand new deal?The defender spoke so effusively about his belief that a formal agreement was close in April at Everton's Hill Dickinson but we are no closer to that being made official it seems.It's an odd situation.Today14:59 BSTTeam ponderingsNice to see Salah and Robertson starting. We welcome back our former captain, our Premier League-winning captain, Jordan Henderson, and also Caoimhin Kelleher, a big part of the club for many years, and an important part of our title win last season.I know you will join me in giving them a wonderful reception and in saying thank you for the fantastic service they gave to the club.You can buy the programme HERE.Today13:42 BSTPlenty of Andy Robertson shirts on displayIt is not unusual to see plenty of Mohamed Salah shirts as you make your way through the supporters outside Anfield, but there are almost as many Andy Robertson No.26 jerseys on display out there.Some have even got his name on the new kit.They do know, don't they?Today13:36 BSTAndy Robertson's Jordan Henderson pleaWhile today marks the chance to say goodbye to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, it also gives supporters the opportunity to say thank you to former captain Jordan Henderson, who will be returning to Anfield for the first time since his departure.And Robertson has echoed Salah's thoughts. on the matter...I really hope Hendo gets a pretty special ovation on Sunday.
I really hope that during the game the fans can show their appreciation to the captain who made it all possible.Today13:29 BSTScene outside AnfieldThere's going to be so many tributes to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson today.Here's one outside a pub near the ground.A banner honouring departing legends Mo Salah and Andy Robertson is seen outside a pub near the ground ahead of the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield(Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)Today13:25 BSTWelcome very muchA very very warm welcome to the final game of Liverpool's season.Yes, it's the Premier League and it's Brentford.We bade farewell to a few Reds players today and no doubt a few former Reds will get a nice reception.Only a freak set of results will stop Liverpool qualifying for the Champions League but let's be honest, the way the season has gone absolutely nobody would be surprised if they happen. At least it's over after this afternoon, mercifully.Let's do this!Today13:21 BSTNew Liverpool kitToday will be the first time Liverpool wear their new 2026-27 home kit.What do you make of it?I'm sadly showing my age, here, but I remember the kit it was inspired by!Liverpool's new 2026-27 home kitToday13:15 BSTTribute magazines to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson out nowLiverpool FC have released two tribute magazines celebrating Liverpool legends Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.These updated LFC ICONS magazines tell the story of the departing duo's incredible careers with the Reds over the past nine seasons.Each edition includes fantastic photographs and fascinating archive interviews from the matchday programme and club magazine.Buy each of these must-have club souvenirs HERE for Salah and HERE for Robertson.Today13:13 BSTGet your programmeToday's Liverpool Football Club's official matchday programme pays tribute to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson and shines the spotlight on their contributions over the past nine seasons.Jeremie Frimpong reveals what he has learnt from sharing a dressing room with the duo during a testing debut season at Anfield.Elsewhere, head coach Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk's exclusive columns are a must-read.Race Across The World’s Scouse stars Jo Diop and Kush Burman reveal why Salah was part of their journey, while columnist and Ragamuffins front man David John Jaggs reflects on the Reds’ numbers 11 and 26.The story of Liverpool FC’s only Double-winning season to date, forty years on, also features, with a look at the first all-Merseyside FA Cup final at Wembley.You can buy the programme HERE.The front cover of the Liverpool v Brentford programmeToday13:07 BSTLiverpool line-ups for BrentfordSurely Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson start today?Or would you start one, take him off, and then bring the other on, guaranteeing poignant receptions?Our Liverpool reporters have their say HERE.
