Andy Robertson was visibly moved during a touching seven-minute tribute to his close friend Diogo Jota following Liverpool's first game since the striker's tragic passing.

The Reds took on Preston North End at Deepdale on Sunday afternoon, an occasion charged with emotion after the untimely deaths of Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident on July 3.

Liverpool comfortably secured a 3-1 victory thanks to goals from Conor Bradley, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo - both Nunez and Gakpo paid homage to Jota by replicating his iconic goal celebrations after they found the back of the net.



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The tributes commenced with a stirring rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' performed by Claudia Rose Maguire, wife of ex-Preston player Sean, before the game kicked off.

As Maguire delivered Liverpool's anthem, Preston skipper Ben Whiteman traversed the length of the pitch to place a wreath in front of the away fans, with the Bill Shankly Kop awash with banners and scarves emblazoned with Jota's name.

Jota's name echoed around the stadium for the duration of the 90 minutes as Reds supporters expressed their affection for him and solidarity with his family.

The most heartfelt tributes were made post-match when the entire Liverpool squad stood before the Reds fans and applauded as they sang Jota's song.

Nunez appeared particularly moved during this moment, comforted by Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, before the overwhelming emotion seemed too much for Robertson, who turned away from his teammates and walked in the opposite direction.

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Full of love for the people he cared about.

Liverpool fans showed their love for Jota at Preston.

How much he was bursting with love for his wife and family.

"I can't believe we're saying goodbye