Darwin Nunez performed a pair of Diogo Jota-inspired celebrations after scoring. The Uruguayan performed a shark gesture, which Jota memorably delivered after scoring a cracking goal against Everton at Goodison Park, before sitting down and mimicking playing video games.

Emotional tributes to Diogo Jota as Reds begin pre-season with a win - Travelling Reds support sang the late Portuguese’s name throughout the tie

Liverpool got their preseason schedule off to a strong start by beating Preston North End 3-1 in a friendly at Deepdale on Sunday afternoon. The game was slow to start, but Arne Slot 's side put together some intricate passages of play, and looked especially dangerous when 17-year-old left-winger Rio Ngumoha was able to get on the ball.