Liverpool vs Preston updates as Jota tributes paid in first match since death
It is just over a week since the Portuguese star lost his life in a car accident with the club mourning his death. There has been an outpouring of emotion but Liverpool's pre-season preparations begin with a short trip to Deepdale.
Jota and his brother Andre will be honoured ahead of kick-off as singer Claudia Rose Maguire is set to perform renditions of Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling In Love' and Liverpool anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' shortly before 3pm.
Representatives from Liverpool and Preston will lay wreaths in front of the away end, known as the Bill Shankly Kop. The crowd at Deepdale will also observe a minute's silence before kick-off and both sides will wear black armbands.
We'll keep you across the tributes and the match at Preston throughout the afternoon
Liverpool have retired the No 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota. The Reds made the gesture for the first time in the club's history as the number will now remain the Portuguese forward's forever.
The significant gesture will see the shirt number retired at all levels of the club - including the men's senior side, women's, U21s and academy level.
Since the news of Diogo Jota's death the Reds have rallied together to show their support.
An emotional funeral was held and flowers have continued to be laid down by all those associated with the Reds.
We're in for an emotional one as Liverpool play for the first time since the tragic death of Diogo Jota.
Stay tuned as we keep you across the game where the No 20 will be remembered.
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