Barnsley midfielders Adam Phillips and Vimal Yoganathan are scheduled to play against Liverpool at Anfield on Monday. Both players developed through the Liverpool academy; Yoganathan spent seven years and Phillips eight years at the academy prior to their release. Phillips and Yoganathan are also supporters of Liverpool.
Phillips, 27, stated his excitement regarding the upcoming match, noting his continued support for Liverpool. He previously attended Liverpool's Champions League victory against Barcelona in 2019 and regularly attends matches at Anfield. Phillips mentioned that several Barnsley players are Liverpool fans and that he has secured over 30 tickets for family and friends to attend the game in the away section. He anticipates a special experience playing at Anfield for Barnsley.