Liverpool's preparations for Saturday's Premier League game against Watford began with subliminal messages at Melwood.
Two days on from an intense 3-2 victory over West Ham United at Anfield – achieved after falling behind early in the second half – physical recovery was subtly mixed with initial planning for the trip to Vicarage Road.
Subtle enough, assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders believes, that the players would be unaware the session was designed to not only replenish their condition but train their mind and body for the next challenge awaiting them.
“Today’s session was really about us, what makes us strong,” Lijnders told Liverpoolfc.