Liverpool FC: expansion work on Anfield stadium will begin in early 2015

The renovation of Anfield Stadium (capacity 45,500) will officially begin in early 2015, announced Liverpool FC (Barclays Premier League) on 05/12/2014.

The construction will begin with the extension of the Main Stand from 12,600 to 21,000 seats. This development will bring the total capacity of the chamber to 54,000 seats. The club plans to complete the first phase of work during the 2016-17 season. The club will play at Anfield during the renovation. A second phase, for which the timing has not been announced, will bring the overall stadium capacity to 58,800 seats.

The renovation project of Anfield

• The project's first step is to increase capacity of the venue to 54,000 seats, compared to 45,500 in 2014.
  • The Main Stand, the oldest stand at Anfield, will be rebuilt and enlarged from a capacity of 8,500 to nearly 21,000, said the club.
  • This stand, which has the main hospitality areas and the club shop, will include a third floor after the renovation.
  • The second phase will involve the Anfield Road End stand, which will gain 4,800 seats, bringing Anfield to a total capacity of…