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Seven heartwarming photos as Liverpool squad spread festive cheer at Alder Hey

The children were made up to see the Liverpool FC players

The children were made up to see the Liverpool FC players

The Liverpool men's squad made their annual Christmas visit to Alder Hey Children's Hospital on Monday.

As is tradition each December, Reds players and staff spent time around the West Derby facility to spread a little festive cheer.

and his team met patients and their families, as well as Alder Hey staff, posed for photographs and shared LFC goodies.

"This place is full of heroes, in my opinion, helping so many kids through very tough times. Not only the kids, also the parents," said Liverpool captain .

"It's great for us to be here. It's tough to hear certain stories, but we know what it could bring if we are here and visiting the kids. I'm really happy to be here."

Midfielder , who is from the city, said: "I love coming here with the lads and putting a smile on the kids' faces and the staff and the families.

"At the end of it, I hope the kids come away feeling more like themselves and the families get a real boost. And it's nice to see the staff with how hard they work, giving them a bit of help as well."

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot poses for a photo

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot poses for a photo

2. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk gives out some goodies

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk gives out some goodies

3. Andy Robertson, Arne Slot, Alisson Becker, Curtis Jones and Virgil van Dijk pose for a photo

Andy Robertson, Arne Slot, Alisson Becker, Curtis Jones and Virgil van Dijk pose for a photo

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