For new signings especially, early kit numbers often get fans talking.
Liverpool’s pre-season is underway, and with it comes all the usual buzz — fitness drills, tactical tweaks, and of course, kit number talk.
Every year, fans scan the first training photos hoping to find clues.
Who’s wearing what? Any surprises? It’s all part of the fun.
For new signings especially, early kit numbers often get fans talking.
Even if they’re not official, they give a glimpse into who’s training where and how quickly they’re settling in.
It also shows that the club is already integrating them into the group.
But as always with pre-season, not everything is final. Shirts can change.
Numbers aren’t locked in. Still, it’s enough to keep the discussion going.
This week, two names are at the centre of that discussion — Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez.
In photos shared by lfcphotos on Instagram, Wirtz was spotted wearing the number 59, while Kerkez trained in the number 57.
That immediately sparked speculation across social media about their possible squad numbers.
However, fans shouldn’t read too much into it — at least not yet.
These numbers are often used temporarily in pre-season.
As the squad rotates and players are assessed, numbers can shift.
It’s common practice.
Clubs often assign higher numbers during training for internal tracking, trialists, or youth players stepping up temporarily.
So while 57 and 59 are what they’re wearing now, that could easily change before the season starts.
Still, it’s a small sign that both players are already being factored into Arne Slot’s plans.
Their early involvement is a positive sign for the club.
And even if the numbers don’t stick, the excitement among fans is clear.
Whether 57 and 59 stick or change remains to be seen — but for now, they serve as another small piece of the pre-season puzzle.