This mock-up of Liverpool’s horrific new third kit must be fake, right?

When the previously unheard of Lacrosse equipment specialists Warrior Sports signed an English club record kit deal with Liverpool, fans were delighted. Yet if this third kit mock-up is legit...

The Michigan-based equipment and apparel manufacturers are new to the football kit business and having taking over from Liverpool's previous suppliers Adidas, expectations were huge.

Having already released a pleasingly retro home kit for the Reds and a dubious black away jersey that resembles a wetsuit, fans were unsure of what to expect from a previously confirmed third kit offering.

Whatever they were expecting, not even the world's most die-hard Manchester United supporter could have conjured up a bright purple, neon orange and grey tribal design kit below.

Take a look at a mock-up which a source from Who Ate All The Pies? claims is "99 per cent accurate" and try to refrain from vomiting inside your own mouth:

With no exaggeration, that could be the worst thing JOE.ie has ever, ever seen. It simply can't be real - can it?

Considering that rumours of this kit's colour scheme stretch back to the end of April and are nearly identical, we're afraid that yes, this clown-style effort could indeed be the real deal.

Suddenly Manchester United's new shortbread tin-resembling home jersey looks like a work of act by comparison...