Liverpool vs Preston: How To Watch Friendly On Television Tribute To Diogo Jota, Wirtz’s Debut

On Sunday afternoon, Liverpool will travel to Preston North End for a friendly match, marking their first match since the untimely death of Diogo Jota.

Despite the tragic recent deaths of Jota and his brother André Silva, the Reds choose to proceed with the prearranged match against the Championship team. The game this weekend will provide the team a chance to pay their respects with a variety of moving tributes.

The Premier League winners have announced that Preston will lay a wreath in front of the away fans and that both teams will wear black armbands at Deepdale.  A performance of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and a minute’s silence before kickoff, as well as other digital tributes to the boys, will all be part of the special commemorative matchday program, which is free for ticket holders.

After winning the top flight title for a record-tying 20th time in May, Arne Slot’s team is hoping to build on their performance going into the preseason. Liverpool has improved their team and been proactive during the transfer window since that victory.

Predicted lineup for Liverpool vs. Preston

If he so chooses, Liverpool manager Arne Slot will have the chance to have a first competitive look at summer additions Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Giorgi Mamardashvili. After Trent Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid, Mohamed Salah is also expected to play at Deepdale, and Conor Bradley will also get some playing time at right-back.

The Preseason Schedule for Liverpool

Following Jota’s passing, the preseason for Liverpool’s players and staff is expected to be extremely difficult.  The Reds have four more games until the 2025–26 season starts after their friendly match against Preston on Sunday. After playing friendlies against AC Milan and Yokohoma F. Marinos in Asia in late July, Liverpool will play Athletic Club twice at Anfield on August 4. The Community Shield, England’s customary curtain-raiser, will be Liverpool’s final preseason game. On August 10, the Reds take on Crystal Palace, the unexpected FA Cup winners, at Wembley Stadium.

Where can one watch the match? 

Through the ITVX app or website, viewers can watch the game live and for free online.

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