It felt like the first day back at school after half-term as Arne Slot walked into his press conference sporting a fresh sun tan to accompany his usual jovial grin and demeanour.
This was his first public appearance for 16 days, a time which the Liverpool boss and his squad have spent resetting body and – perhaps more importantly – mind.
Given the weather on Merseyside this last fortnight, players and coaching team could have saved some money and stayed at home rather than jet off for a few days in the sun.