Six Liverpool players are not allowed to touch the renowned “This Is Anfield” sign prior to games, according to Jurgen Klopp.

Ever since Bill Shankly put up the “This Is Anfield” sign approximately half a century ago, it has become a symbol of celebration for football fans throughout Europe.

The statement piece underpinned one of Shankly’s most famous quotes: “It’s there to remind our lads who they’re playing for and to remind the opposition who they’re playing against!”

The sign has been replaced three times over the years but still retained its historic status into the present day.

In the past decade alone it has bore witness to Liverpool’s 19 league title, sixth European Cup, ninth league cup, eighth FA Cup, fourth Super Cup and first Club World Cup.

The current crop of players ritualistically touch the sign as they make their way onto the field.

However, as things stand, six players have not yet earned the privilege to do so.

Back in 2016, during the early days of his Liverpool tenure, Klopp said: “I’ve told my players not to touch the ‘This Is Anfield’ sign until they win something!

“It’s a sign of respect. I touched it when I was manager of Borussia Dortmund, but we lost 4-0.”

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Summer signings Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch are all prohibited from touching the sign should the restriction still be implemented.

Cody Gakpo, who joined the Reds in January, and youngster Stefan Bajcetic are also prohibited from touching the tunnel sign because the Reds failed to win any trophies during the previous season.