It’ll be the first time that the Premier League champions have played since the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in northern Spain on 3 July, and a series of tributes will take place at Deepdale prior to kick-off at 3pm.

Premier League champions Liverpool will play their first game of their pre-season campaign since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota against hosts Preston North End on Sunday at Deepdale.

Liverpool return to action this Sunday when they visit Preston North End for their first pre-season fixture. It promises to be an emotional day, the team’s first outing since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club will continue to honour Jota’s memory at Deepdale, with players, staff and supporters united in tribute.

A decision has reportedly been made as to whether the pre-season friendly between Preston and Liverpool will go ahead on Sunday as scheduled. The fixture was initially confirmed several weeks ago and is due to be the Reds’ first match since the end of their triumphant Premier League campaign.