Liverpool believe they have been put in an impossible situation after taking the decision to play the national anthem before their home game against Brentford on Saturday - despite strong opposition from some supporters.
The Premier League contacted clubs last week to "strongly suggest" the anthem was played ahead of matches this weekend to mark the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey, and provided a list of activities for clubs to be involved in.
Liverpool had already earmarked the Brentford game - which kicks off at 5.30pm - for two separate celebrations, marking both the club's annual Foundation Community Day at Anfield in recognition of the LFC Foundation's 20th anniversary, and the city hosting Eurovision the following weekend.
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And the Reds have now decided to acknowledge the coronation by also playing the national anthem, which will take place before kick-off when players and officials will congregate around the centre circle.
Liverpool have held discussions with many stakeholders this week and are aware there is strong opinion against playing the national anthem.
A significant number of supporters made clear their opposition to the suggestion with chants during Wednesday's Premier League win over Fulham at Anfield.
Parts of the Liverpool support have booed the national anthem in recent years, including ahead of the FA Cup final last season when Prince William was present. There were few dissenting voices, though, when the club commemorated the Queen after her death last September.
The ECHO understands Liverpool believe they have been put in a tough position by the Premier League with their plans to mark Eurovision and the club's Foundation Community Day having already been well developed. The Reds have no wish to disrespect anyone, and it is understood all Premier League clubs playing at home this weekend will play the national anthem.
However, Liverpool are aware the strength of feeling on the issue has put them in an impossible position, with fans at Anfield having a personal choice how they mark the coronation and react to the anthem being played.
Liverpool will mark the LFC Foundation's anniversary with a number of activities, which will also include a half-time reveal of the amount raised at the two most recent Legends charity games. There will also be recognition of the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of it being hosted in the city next weekend, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp having provided a video showing his support.
*A version of this article was originally published on May 5th.
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