Liverpool fans divided as club launches new home shirt for 2024/25 season with unusual collar

Liverpool have launched their new home kit for the 2024/25 season and fans are divided over it.

It is inspired by the club's kit from the 1984 season, when they lifted the European Cup in Rome under the direction of Joe Fagan.

It also features a single collar design “with traditional yellow and red details,” a nod to that. Liverpool Equipment used by the '84 team.

This new kit will also be the first after Jurgen Klopp leaves the club this summer, with Arne Slot set to be named as his replacement.

Men's captain Virgil van Dijk said: “I'm a big fan of our new kit for next season and I love the fact that we are bringing back the retro vibe.

“We are a club built on history and the 1984 team was one of the most successful in our history. I am sure our fans will appreciate the nod to those club legends.”

LFC Women vice-captain Taylor Hinds said: “It's a very different look for the new season and we're looking forward to wearing it. The retro inspiration always makes you feel part of the club's history while you play.”

However, the kit has received mixed reviews from fans on social media.

Some people love it and can't wait to get their hands on it.

One fan said: “Oohhh… it's here and it's beautiful!”

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Another wrote: “What a kit.”

A third added: “Take my money.”

Others, however, were not so sure. This is likely to be the last kit Nike produces for Liverpool under their current contract.

It has been reported that starting with the 2025/26 season, adidas to take over as kit supplier.

One fan wrote: “Can't wait for adidas.”

Another added: “Stinks like an eighth place finish in that uniform.”

A third wrote: “Still can't get along with that necklace. Awful.”