Exciting times abound in Liverpool at the minute.
Now only two months away from the Reds fans announcing to the world that they have clinched this season's Premier League title, more inspiring news has emanated from Merseyside this afternoon.
With a scheduled moving date of Summer 2020, progress on the league leader's brand-spanking-new training complex, in Kirkby seem to be hurtling along rightly.
Work at the Reds’ new training complex in Kirkby continues at pace...
Training ground update > > https://t.co/eg7L5Lis75 pic.twitter.com/sYX3saneKo— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 24, 2019
The first team will up sticks from their Melwood training base in West Derby, to move on site at their Academy venue.
It'll be an emotional farewell to the old stomping ground, which has been the day-to-day headquarters for the past six decades, becoming synonymous with Bill Shankley's "pass and move" five-a-side conditional games.
The move to the state-of-the-art facilities in the north-east of the city, has been designed with the future in mind, offering an in-plain-sight pathway for Academy prospects, who will train alongside their superstar seniors.
Amongst the new treats for Messrs. Salah, Shaqiri and Van Dijk to enjoy will be two new gyms, a new sports hall, a swimming pool, a hydrotherapy centre and a purpose built sports rehabilitation suite.
Pictures from the Liverpool Echo back in September, hilariously captured a high-vis adorned, hard-hat doffing Jurgen Klopp toss the first sod - ensuring the can't get rid of him for at least another eighteen months. That would just be awkward.
Liverpool currently lead the Premier League by four points from Manchester City, as they chase their first top flight title in 29 years.
Having been dumped out of the FA Cup at the third round stage by Wolves, Klopp's side have a handy upcoming weekend off, whilst their closest contenders must negotiate Round Four.
The Reds will be back in action next Wednesday night, as they welcome 2016 champions, Leicester City to Anfield.
