Emotional tributes were paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva ahead of Liverpool's first game since their passing.

A rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' echoed around Deepdale ahead of the friendly as Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman laid a wreath in their honour in front of the Liverpool fans.

Players then emerged from the tunnel, led by captains Mohamed Salah and Whiteman, as supporters held up various flags and banners while singing Jota's name.

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A moment of silence in remembrance of Jota and Silva was then held before kick-off, with both sets of players around the centre circle.

The match at Deepdale was the Reds' first since Liverpool forward Jota and his brother were killed in a car crash in Spain on July 3.

There was a rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' prior to the 3pm kick-off and Preston laid a wreath alongside the away supporters.

A minute's silence was then observed, with digital tributes displayed on the stadium big screen and on pitchside LED boards.

Players from both teams wore black armbands.

The pre-match programme also featured written tributes to Jota and Silva.

"We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go," Slot said on the Liverpool website.

Liverpool fans hold up a flag paying tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of the game against Preston North End.

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Slot said ahead of Sunday's game: "Nothing seems to be important if we think of what has happened.