Liverpool is to fulfil next Monday’s friendly in Oslo in the wake of the terrorist attacks which have rocked Norway.
The Reds enjoy huge support in the Scandinavian country and a sell-out crowd of 25,000 is expected for the clash with Valerenga at the Ullevaal Stadium.
One of Friday’s two attacks saw a bomb go off outside government buildings in the capital – three miles from where the match will be held.
Liverpool is continuing to monitor the situation but as it stands there is no talk of postponing the trip.
An Anfield spokesman said: “At this stage there is nothing to indicate the game will not go ahead.”
Kenny Dalglish’s players wore black armbands in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Hull City in respect for those killed.
Reds managing director Ian Ayre said: “Everyone at the football club was shocked to hear the news and see the television pictures coming out of Norway.
“Some of our most passionate fans are Norwegian and we count them as friends as well as supporters.
“The team is due to play in Norway on August 1. Ahead of that, we want our fans to know we are thinking of them at this terrible time.”
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