Liverpool has unveiled their new Nike home kit for the 2022/23 season. These are the things you need to know about the strip which is available to pre-order now.
Liverpool has released the first images of their new home shirt for the 2022/23 season, where the Reds will hope to begin the campaign as European and potentially Premier League champions.
Supposedly inspired by the attitude of ‘Scouse solidarity’ the design is said to ‘reflect the mentality of its people — a mentality that makes Liverpool truly unique’.
With prices frozen from last season, the all-red home shirt features intricate YNWA detailing on the sleeve cuff, which is meant to represent the resilient bond between the fans and the club.
But what else do you need to know about the new kit? And what is there to spot now it has been officially launched? Liverpool.com has taken a look.
97 emblem
On the reverse of the jersey, the 97-emblem encased by the eternal flames sits proudly at the nape of the neck in memory of those children, women, and men who lost their lives at Hillsborough.
The change from 96 to 97 is in recognition of Andrew Stanley Devine, the 97th person unlawfully killed as a result of the Hillsborough disaster.
Reveal video
The official home kit ‘reveal video’ (as is typical of every kit release these days) features a variety of familiar faces.
Jürgen Klopp, Jordan Henderson, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Luis Díaz, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Ibrahima Konaté represent the men, while LFC Women have manager Matt Beard, along with key stars Missy Bo-Kearns, Taylor Hinds and Leighanne Robe.
The campaign video also includes Scouse musician Keio (Boss Nights) and local boxer Natasha Jonas. Meanwhile, local Liverpool band Stone was on hand to supply the soundtrack.
You can see even more images and pictures of the kit launch on the Blood Red YouTube channel, while the official reveals video is available on Liverpool’s YouTube channel.
Jordan Henderson’s verdict
“We’re all so proud to wear the Liverpool FC jersey and be part of the swoosh family,” Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said.
The swoosh family? That is definitely what he calls it on a daily basis.
“We know exactly what this jersey means to our fans, and we can’t wait to run out in it at Anfield,” Henderson added.
Sustainability
The Nike kit is ‘sustainably made’, with on-the-pitch and replica jerseys both made using 100 percent recycled polyester fabric, which is, of course, made from recycled plastic bottles.
Wondering how that works? Wonder no more. Plastic bottles are collected, cleaned, and melted down to produce high-quality yarn for manufacturing. OK, maybe wonder a bit more… I have no idea what that means either.
New typeface
The club has introduced a new ‘LFC name and number style’ for the back of the shirt, which ‘takes inspiration from the city’.
The lettering has a contemporary take on Liverpool’s historic street signs and will be worn for cup competitions and friendlies.
A nice touch, for a nice, clean and simple shirt design. Does a shirt fit for quadruple champions? Time will tell…
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