Arne Slot Begins Liverpool Tenure with Pre-Season Loss to Preston

Liverpool's new coach emphasizes fitness and player development despite 1-0 defeat in behind-closed-doors friendly.

Liverpool used 25 players, including many youngsters, in the match against Preston.
Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai featured in the first half, with Stefan Bajcetic playing in the second half.
Preston's Robbie Brady scored the only goal after a Liverpool defensive error.
Slot highlighted the importance of maintaining fitness and giving minutes to young players.
Liverpool's pre-season tour of the USA begins next week with matches against Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United.