Liverpool kicked off their pre-season with a 3-1 win over Championship side Preston North End, on what was an emotional return following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André

Liverpool have gone against the assumption many made when dishing out squad numbers for this summer’s pre-season friendlies.

The Reds won their opening pre-season friendly of the summer as tributes were paid to Diogo Jota both on and off the pitch at Deepdale

The Merseyside club's supporters held Jota banners in the stands at the Deepdale Stadium for their side's pre-season friendly away match against Preston.

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Following his contribution, supporters wasted no time in chanting Nunez’s name - as game-going fans have always done throughout his Liverpool career. The Uruguayan - who is now sporting a shaven head - might split opinion online but he remains a firm favourite on the terraces.

Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo both got on the scoresheet as Liverpool played their first match following the passing of Diogo Jota and took the opportunity to pay tribute against Preston

Bayern Munich are chasing Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, but will turn their attention to an Arsenal star if they cannot get their first choice. Diaz has been pursued by both Barcelona and Bayern this summer, but neither European giant appears to have made much of a breakthrough yet.