After the preseason friendly against Torino, the Liverpool team took two well-deserved days off to recover from their rigorous preseason schedule. This break meant Zachary still had to wait for a while longer before meeting his new teammates.
However, the upside was that Liverpool FC's player liaison officer, Ray Haughan, no longer interrupted his days with media engagements and formalities.
Zachary seized the opportunity to totally immerse himself in his conditioning training, focusing on high-intensity interval training and simulated match scenarios. His sessions with the club's nutritionist also continued, as the club aimed to keep his diet and recovery optimal as his training intensified.
Time passed swiftly, and Friday, August 10th, finally arrived. This day marked the return of the Liverpool players to training, with the Premier League season opener just two days away on the 12th.