Preseason play kicks off for Liverpool on Sunday, but it’s hard to focus on the game following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident.
Upon returning to training, players have been emotional following the loss of their friend and teammate, as Diogo Jota had a massive impact on Liverpool as a club.
Despite the match not taking place at Anfield, Liverpool will hold numerous tributes to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before and during the friendly match, with both teams wearing black armbands.
Match Details
How to Watch: Preston vs. Liverpool
- Date: Sunday, July 13
- Time: 9:45 a.m. ET
- Location: Deepdale, Preston, England
- Pregame Coverage: LFCTV and Liverpool YouTube
- Match Live Stream: CBS Sports Golazo Network
Planned Tributes
Ahead of kickoff, there will be a performance of You’ll Never Walk Alone, the Liverpool anthem, along with tributes displayed on the stadium screens. Liverpool plans to retire Diogo Jota’s number 20 jersey across all levels of the club.
New Debuts: Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen are set to make their debuts in this match. Wirtz comes with a record price tag, while Frimpong will fill in for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has moved to Real Madrid.
Prediction
Liverpool’s squad depth is expected to help them secure a victory in their preseason opener, with Wirtz likely to find the back of the net. Pick: Preston 0, Liverpool 4.
