In an effort to spread some holiday pleasure, the men’s team from Liverpool visited Alder Hey Children’s Hospital on Monday afternoon for their yearly Christmas visit.

The specialized children’s hospital, located in West Derby and serving hundreds of thousands of children annually, was visited by Jürgen Klopp and his Reds players.

They met Alder Hey staff members and spent time on the wards with patients and their families, listening to their tales, taking pictures, and giving out some LFC goodies to celebrate the holiday season.

“I recognise every year when we are here, the spirit of the parents. You feel they are here in the right place,” said Klopp.

“You ask them how they are and [they say] ‘Oh, much better than a week ago.’ So much positive news here, and the atmosphere with the nurses and the doctors and the whole staff is just amazing.

“The boys want to be here, the boys feel the impact they have when they arrive here. Some kids are maybe a little bit too small but in a few years when their parents show them the pictures they will be happy.

“You never want your kid to go to hospital but if it’s necessary, I think Alder Hey is just the place to be. I cannot appreciate enough what these people are doing.”

Gill Kennedy, engagement and VIP manager at Alder Hey, said: “Liverpool’s visit is always a very special day at Alder Hey. As part of our Christmas tradition, we welcomed Liverpool’s manager and squad for their annual visit, where they have made some truly special memories for our children, families and our staff.

“Being in hospital during Christmas can be difficult for our children and their families but to be given the opportunity to meet their football heroes is a dream come true and really lifts their spirits.

“We can’t thank Liverpool enough for their continued support.”

Watch the visit in the gallery of images below and in the video above.