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Liverpool are guaranteed a warm welcome in more ways than one when they touch down in Hong Kong on Monday morning.

Stifling heat will be combined with fanatical support as Jurgen Klopp and his players step up their pre-season preparations during a week-long stay in the Far East.

Dave Oh is chairman of the Hong Kong Reds and admits excitement has reached fever pitch in the build up to the club’s first visit to Hong Kong for a decade.

“There’s a real buzz in the city,” he told the ECHO.

“People are travelling from all across Asia, Australia and New Zealand to be here.

“All the tickets for the two matchdays sold out very quickly. For many fans here, it’s been 10 years since they’ve seen Liverpool so it’s a big deal to have them on Hong Kong soil. It’s well overdue.

“It’s a great time to be a Liverpool supporter as this is an opportunity to feel close to the club.

“Liverpool have got massive support across Asia and especially in Hong Kong. The fans are very passionate about the club and they’ve been looking forward to this for a long time.”

Oh says Liverpool will feel that passion from the moment they step off the plane after completing the 6,000-mile journey from Manchester to the Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

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“Lots of fans are planning on going to the airport on Monday to greet them,” he said.

“Others are camping out at the hotel with their banners in order to catch a glimpse of the players.

“All the events we have arranged over the course of the week with the help of the club and the Premier League have been over subscribed.

“The culture is slightly different in Hong Kong compared to some other parts of Asia.

“I’d say the fans are a bit more reserved in terms of their singing but their passion is just as great.

“They can’t wait to see the likes of Coutinho, Firmino and Salah. Henderson is another one who is hugely popular.

“But whether it’s a young kid coming through or a star man, they will all get plenty of attention and adulation.”

Liverpool are taking part in the Premier League Asia Trophy at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong International Stadium.

The Reds face Crystal Palace on Wednesday (1.30pm kick-off UK time) following the completion of the other semi-final between Leicester City and West Brom.

The third place play-off and the final take place on Saturday before Klopp’s men head for home.

Oh, a graphic designer who moved from the UK to Hong Kong in 1998, has warned that the conditions will be gruelling.

“It will be very hot and very humid,” he said.

“It’s not a good time to play football and the players will need to adjust to that, but it will certainly help with their fitness.

“It’s monsoon season too so they can expect some heavy rain, although as it stands there are no typhoons coming.”

The Hong Kong Reds, the expatriate branch of the official supporters club, has around 300 members.

During the season they meet up in Champs Bar on Hong Kong Island to watch Liverpool in action.

“There are two Liverpool supporters’ clubs here as you’ve also got the local branch which has around 900 members,” Oh said.

“We link up with them for some events. Liverpool are right up there with Manchester United in terms of support in Hong Kong.

“You’ve got Chelsea and Man City fans too but in terms of brand presence Liverpool and United are out in front.”

Robbie Fowler, Gary McAllister, John Barnes, Ian Rush, Sami Hyypia and Jason McAteer are among the travelling tour party to help ease the burden on the current crop when it comes to public appearances and signing sessions.

On Monday night the Hong Kong Reds will have an audience with the legends before on Tuesday they attend a first-team training session.

“The fact that Liverpool are bringing over the legends as well is a real bonus,” Oh added.

“For my generation, the likes of Robbie and Sami were heroes and to get the chance to meet them is amazing.”

An important part of the Hong Kong Reds is about giving back as well. Throughout the year they raise funds for Camp Quality Hong Kong, which provides support for children undergoing treatment for cancer and their families.

“All our membership fees are donated to Camp Quality and Liverpool have sorted out for kids from the charity to go along to training while they’re here,” Oh said.

“The club have gone out of their way to do something for them and that means a lot.

“Part of being chairman is helping our members get across to Anfield to see matches and giving them that opportunity.

“For Liverpool to finally come back to Hong Kong after 10 years is special. It’s an honour to be part of the Liverpool family.”