Liverpool to lead decision on friendly with Preston after Jota heartbreak

Liverpool’s first match of the summer is currently scheduled for Sunday, 13 July — but no decision has yet been made on whether it will go ahead.

We are due to travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End in our opening pre-season friendly, however, the club will not confirm any plans until the players have returned for pre-season and been consulted.

It has been confirmed the players and staff will return to the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday, meaning we are likely to expect confirmation then.