Liverpool are braced for a hugely emotional afternoon as they play the first game since the car crash that claimed the life of their striker Diogo Jota.
When the opening pre-season fixture against Preston was announced, it was anticipated it would be a joyous affair and the first opportunity for fans to see the newly-crowned Premier League champions.
The fixture at Deepdale, however, will be a totally different occasion after Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in an accident in Northern Spain on July 3.
A minute’s silence will be observed before kick-off at 3pm and digital tributes will be displayed on the screen and across pitch side LEDs.