The club also acknowledged on Friday that “some fans have strong opinions on this issue”.
And the team announced their intention to play the ‘God Save the King’ anthem after the English Premier League contacted clubs playing home games and strongly suggested they join in the celebration of the historic occasion.
Liverpool fans booed the national anthem, formerly called ‘God Save the Queen’, ahead of the FA Cup final a year ago and the FA Community Shield final in July due to what is seen as a longstanding opposition to the Royal Institution.
These feelings have been deepened by the government’s actions following the Hillsborough stampede, and many left-leaning townspeople remain disillusioned with the state.
Liverpool will play a Premier League game against Brentford at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
“Just over a week ago the Premier League contacted all local clubs, strongly suggesting that we celebrate this historic occasion with home games this weekend, and provided a list of activities to which the clubs can participate,” Liverpool said on their website.
The club added that before kick-off, “players and officials should congregate around the center circle when the national anthem is played. Of course, it is up to everyone to decide how to celebrate at Anfield on Saturday this occasion, and we know some fans have strong opinions about it.
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