Dominic Solanke takes part in training (Picture: Getty)

New Liverpool recruit Dominic Solanke proved himself to be one of the fittest Reds in pre-season as he put his new team-mates to shame in training.

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The former Chelsea youth star swapped Stamford Bridge for Anfield this summer in search of regular first-team football and is already settling down at Melwood.

Liverpool’s stars have now returned to training and are currently having their fitness checked by their coaches.

Solanke and co. underwent a lactic acid test to see how fit each player was and the England Under-20s star was one of two last men standing.


James Milner seemed to just pip the 19-year-old to top spot, but Solanke had bossed the likes of Roberto Firmino and Lucas Levia.



The transfer fee for Solanke is set to be determined by a tribunal with Chelsea in line to be compensated for the loss of their youth player.

Solanke picked up the Golden Ball during the England Under-20’s historic World Cup victory this summer.

Mohamed Salah was also in training (Picture: Getty)

Solanke leaves his team-mates behind (Picture: LFCTV)

James Milner always stays fit (Picture: Getty)

Another summer signing Mohamed Salah was also training with his new team-mates this week after a club-record move from Roma last month.

Liverpool are set to add several other names to their squad this summer with Jurgen Klopp reportedly still holding out hope deals for Virgil van Dijk and Naby Keita can be done.

Liverpool pre-season fixtures Tranmere Rovers – Jul 12

Wigan Athletic – Jul 14

Crystal Palace – Jul 19 (Hong Kong)

West Brom or Leicester City – Jul 22 (Hong Kong)

Hertha – Jul 29 (Berlin)

Bayern Munich – Aug 1 (Munich)

Atletico Madrid or Napoli – Aug 2 (Munich)

Athletic Club – Aug 5 (Dublin)

The Reds are preparing to kick off their pre-season against Tranmere Rovers on Wednesday.

Liverpool will take on several notable names before their competitive action gets underway with the Reds set to take part in eight games between now and August 12.

Klopp takes his side on tour to Asia in the coming weeks before the first competitive game of the season against Watford on August 12.

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