Overview
- Liverpool returned to the AXA Training Centre on July 8 under Slot, honoring Diogo Jota with tributes and introducing the Six-Minute Race Test for fitness assessment.
- The opening friendly at Preston’s Deepdale on July 13 will proceed as planned and will be broadcast live on ITV1 following sensitive talks between the two clubs.
- The squad will then travel to Hong Kong to face AC Milan on July 26 and visit Yokohama for a match against Yokohama F. Marinos on July 30.
- Anfield will host two games against Athletic Bilbao on August 4 before Liverpool contests the Community Shield against Crystal Palace on August 10.
- Premier League fixtures at Newcastle on August 25 and against Arsenal on August 31 have been rescheduled to evening kick-offs on Sky Sports.