Liverpool played a match for the first time since last season on Sunday, although football was far from most people’s minds. The focus of the squad, staff and supporters at Preston North End was on remembering Diogo Jota and his brother Andre, just as it had been all week at the Kirkby training base.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his players should be themselves and follow their emotions as they come to terms with the death of team-mate Diogo Jota.

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Bayern Munich have submitted a formal proposal to sign winger Luis Diaz from Liverpool. The 28-year-old Colombia international has emerged as a top target for Bayern and their first official proposal arrived on Tuesday. It was worth €67.5million (£58.6m) and immediately rejected by the Premier League champions.

Liverpool have rejected a €67.5 million (£58.6m) bid from Bayern Munich to sign forward Luis Diaz, a source told ESPN.

Liverpool have responded to Bayern Munich’s interest in Luis Diaz by naming their price for the Colombian winger.