Following warm-ups, Preston North End captain Benjamin Whiteman crossed the pitch and laid a memorial wreath at the foot of the away end, which was covered with banners, signs, and scarves honoring Jota. Whiteman’s respects were received very well from the traveling Kop.

Why Florian Wirtz Was Absent From Liverpool’s Win Over Preston North EndLiverpool kicked off their 2025 pre-season campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Preston North End at Deepdale, but the

Florian Wirtz surprisingly did not play in Liverpool’s first pre-season friendly at Preston North End on Sunday. The most expensive footballer in Premier League history was expected to make his unofficial Liverpool debut at Deepdale following his £116million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.