FSG reveal next stage of Anfield plan with date set for 2025

Anfield not ready for expansion

FSG have confirmed that Anfield will not be ready for expansion by the start of the 2023/24 season as originally planned. The club had hoped to have the new Main Stand ready by August 2023, but construction delays mean that it will now not be completed until the summer of 2025. The Main Stand will be expanded by 7,000 seats, taking the capacity of Anfield to over 61,000. The expansion is part of a wider £200 million redevelopment of the stadium, which will also see the Anfield Road Stand refurbished. The redevelopment is being funded by a loan from the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG). The delay to the expansion is a blow to Liverpool, who are hoping to increase their capacity in order to compete with their rivals in the Premier League. The club is still expected to play all of their home games at Anfield during the 2023/24 season, but they may have to reduce the capacity of the stadium for some matches.

FSG committed to Anfield expansion

FSG have said that they are still committed to the expansion of Anfield, and that they are working to complete the project as soon as possible. The club's owners have said that they are "disappointed" by the delay, but that they are "confident" that the new Main Stand will be completed in time for the 2025/26 season. FSG have also said that they are exploring other options to increase the capacity of Anfield, such as building a new stand on the Anfield Road End. The club is also considering the possibility of moving to a new stadium in the future, but this is not currently a priority.

Conclusion

The delay to the expansion of Anfield is a setback for Liverpool, but it is not a major disaster. The club is still committed to the expansion, and they are working to complete the project as soon as possible. In the meantime, Liverpool will continue to play all of their home games at Anfield, and they will continue to be one of the most successful clubs in the world.