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Liverpool: tributes, squad, and key details, all you need to know ahead of Reds’ emotional pre-season opener.
Liverpool kick off their pre-season with an emotional friendly against Preston at Deepdale on Sunday, July 13 (3 pm BST).
Preston have urged fans to be seated by 2.45 pm for a poignant musical tribute by Claudia Rose Maguire, who will sing Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.
Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and former Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman may also feature.
Frimpong and Kerkez are vying to cement their places at full-back, potentially challenging Conor Bradley and Andy Robertson.
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Speculation surrounds the futures of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, linked with Bayern Munich and Napoli, respectively.
Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton return following their European U21 triumph, but are linked with possible moves away.
Youngsters in focus: With Stefan Bajcetic still recovering from hamstring surgery, Ben Doak and Jayden Danns aim to impress and secure their Liverpool futures during pre-season.
No new kit yet: Liverpool will wear the 2024/25 Nike kit, as the Adidas deal begins in August.
The Premier League campaign begins at home to Bournemouth (August 15).
Preston update: Preston finished 20th in the Championship last season and have brought in Brighton’s Odeluga Offiah after losing Woodman to Liverpool.
Broadcast details: The match will be live on ITV1 and LFCTV from 2.30pm.
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