Liverpool Vs Preston Will Still Be Held, The First Match Since Diogo Jota's Death

Liverpool are still on the original plan to play the match against Preston North End (Instagram/@liverpoolfc).

JAKARTA - Liverpool's friendly match against Preston North End will take place as planned on Sunday, July 13, 2025. It was the first match since the death of Diogo Jota.

According to ESPN reports, the first pre-season friendly of the Premier League champions was questioned after Jota and her brother, Andre Silva, died last week.

However, the Reds have decided to keep the match going. The party will likely involve several first-team players, who have reported themselves for training on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

The initial plan to return to pre-season training was postponed as many players had attended funerals in Portugal on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

There will likely be respect for Diogo Jota in the match at Deepdale.

The tribute wreaths have been placed outside the AXA Training Center, as well as Anfield, in recent days after Jota and her brother died in a car accident in northwestern Spain.

The Spanish Civil Guard (Civil Guard) said on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, that although their investigation into the cause of the accident is still ongoing. They believe Jota was driving beyond the speed limit when Lamborghini was off track.

Jota is believed to be driving to the ferry in Spain to leave for England to attend the start of Liverpool's pre-season.

Former Liverpool coach John Heitinga, who was recently introduced as Ajax's new coach, said on Thursday, July 10, 2025, that he was silent after hearing the news.

"At that time, I was sitting with one of my players, Kian Fitz-Jim. I received a message on my watch."

"Then, you are silent. You go first to make sure the truth. That's true. It's still difficult to see what happened."

"Everyone processes it in their own way. Prayers and condolences are directly addressed to his family, friends, and co-workers," he said.