Liverpool’s Pre-Season Opener Marked by Emotion and ExpectationLiverpool’s return to the pitch for their first pre-season fixture comes under a cloud of emotion and transition, as they face

Liverpool play Preston in their first match since the death of Diogo Jota.The Reds get their pre-season preparations underway on what will be an emotional day at Deepdale, where tributes will be paid to Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Preseason play kicks off for Liverpool on Sunday, but it's quite hard to focus on soccer on the pitch following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident. Upon returning to training,

Adidas, the German sportswear titan, must have been thrilled when Liverpool secured the signing of Florian Wirtz. The Reds broke their transfer record last month to bring in the 22-year-old playmaker from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £116m.

The friendly between Preston North End and Liverpool will kick-off at 3pm today, July 13. The match is being held at Preston’s Deepdale Stadium.

Our writers take a look at some of the Liverpool players who could be in action at Deepdale this afternoon in the pre-season friendly opener with Preston North End

For supporters in the UK, the match is accessible via several platforms. ITV1 will broadcast the game live on free-to-air television, with pre-match coverage expected to begin around 14:40 BST. For those streaming, ITVX provides full access on digital devices.

New Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz is in line to make his first appearance for the Reds on what will be an emotional day at Deepdale. Liverpool face Preston in their first pre-season friendly of the summer and their first game since the death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Live score updates, analysis and commentary from Deepdale as Liverpool take on Preston North End in their first pre-season friendly and match since Diogo Jota died

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.