Liverpool to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva at Preston friendly

By Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports Reporter

Liverpool have announced plans to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva during Sunday’s pre-season friendly at Preston.

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

There will be a rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ prior to the 3pm kick-off and Preston will lay a wreath alongside the away supporters, Liverpool said.

Diogo Jota and Andre Silva will be commemorated with a number of tributes at our match against Preston North End.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 11, 2025

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

Players from both teams will wear black armbands, Liverpool said.

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