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Liverpool faced a setback in a pre-season friendly against Preston North End. Find out what happened in Arne Slot's first game as manager!

Liverpool kicked off their pre-season campaign with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Championship side Preston North End. Despite fielding a strong squad that included stars like Mo Salah and Harvey Elliott, the Reds were unable to secure a victory, falling 1-0 to Preston. The match provided new manager Arne Slot with a chance to assess his players in a competitive setting as they prepare for the upcoming season.

On the anniversary of Alisson Becker's signing, Liverpool fans reminisced on the goalkeeper's standout moments during his six-year tenure at Anfield. The Brazilian shot-stopper has been a key figure in the team's success, showcasing his talent and making crucial saves in important matches.

Arne Slot, who recently took over from Jurgen Klopp, expressed satisfaction despite the pre-season loss. The friendly against Preston allowed Slot to observe 25 Liverpool players in action, providing valuable insights for the upcoming season. Despite the defeat, Slot remains optimistic about the team's progress under his guidance.

In Slot's unofficial debut game, Liverpool's Doak, Salah, and Elliott displayed promising performances, but it was Preston's Robbie Brady who sealed the victory with the only goal of the match. The friendly served as a learning experience for the team, highlighting areas for improvement and strategic adjustments ahead of the new season.

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Liverpool lose to Preston in Arne Slot's first game as Mo Salah and ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool were beaten by Preston North End in a behind-closed-doors friendly, with Mo Salah and Harvey Elliott getting minutes.

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Liverpool edged out by Preston in first pre-season friendly (Liverpool FC)

Liverpool were edged out 1-0 by Preston North End in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly at the AXA Training Centre on Friday.

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5 things we noticed in Liverpool's behind-closed-doors friendly ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool played against Championship side Preston North End in Kirkby on Friday as new head coach Arne Slot saw his players in a match-type environment for ...

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Kop 10: Alisson Becker's best Liverpool moments so far (Liverpool FC)

On the anniversary of Liverpool signing goalkeeper Alisson Becker, relive 10 of his best moments for the Reds during his six incredible years at Anfield so ...

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Arne Slot: New Liverpool manager pleased despite pre-season loss ... (Eurosport.com)

Arne Slot oversaw his first match in charge of Liverpool after replacing Jurgen Klopp as manager. A friendly against Preston North End saw the Premier ...

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25 Liverpool players feature in Slot's first pre-season friendly (This Is Anfield)

Doak, Salah and Elliott were among the biggest threats for Liverpool, but it was visiting midfielder Robbie Brady who netted the only goal of the game around ...

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Liverpool are BEATEN in first match under Arne Slot - as Mohamed ... (Daily Mail)

Slot fielded 25 players across the 90 minutes including a number of first team star, who were unable to avoid the Reds from suffering defeat at the AXA ...

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Liverpool beaten by Preston North End in pre-season friendly as Mo ... (SPORTbible)

Liverpool fielded a relatively strong squad in what was new manager Arne Slot's unofficial first game in charge. Mo Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Jarell Quansah ...

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3 lessons we learned from Liverpool's friendly loss vs Preston as ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool ramped up its pre-season preparations with a game against Preston North End. Arne Slot's side will now travel to the United States for its summer ...

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Arne Slot beware: the embarrassing list of first signings made by ... (Football365.com)

The past seven Reds bosses have almost universally signed the injury prone, the forgettably obscure and the downright disappointing; even Jurgen Klopp was no ...

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Arne Slot offers excuse for Liverpool loss in behind-closed-doors ... (Daily Express)

Liverpool's lost 1-0 to Preston in a behind-closed-doors friendly as Arne Slot put his team to the test for the first time.

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Robbie Brady scores 40-yard STUNNER in Preston's 1-0 win over ... (Daily Mail)

In his first match as manager, Arne Slot suffered defeat as the Reds players were put through their paces in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

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Arne Slot repeats Jurgen Klopp trick that Liverpool fans will love (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot tasted defeat in his first friendly. But he didn't let the result get him down, promptly repeating a trick from Jurgen Klopp's ...

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Ranking the best Liverpool midfield trios of All-time (Rush The Kop)

While other players from those sides are more remembered, this trio allowed the likes of Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush to bomb forward and rack up goals for fun.

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Mohamed Salah captains Liverpool in pre-season defeat to Preston (KingFut)

Mohamed Salah captained Liverpool as they were edged out 1-0 by Preston North End in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly on Friday.

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Mural for Liverpool FC's first black player Howard Gayle unveiled (BBC News)

He became a role model following his standout performance for the Reds in a European Cup semi-final against Bayern Munich in 1981 and due to his activism. Mr ...

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Danns' absence explained after LFC vs. Preston friendly (This Is Anfield)

He is one of a host of young players working with the new head coach in the absence of regular senior players, but the forward was notably absent from the ...

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Liverpool fans pick out passage of play where 'Slot Ball' was in full ... (SPORTbible)

Arne Slot's first match in charge of Liverpool was a behind-closed-doors defeat against Preston North End.

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Liverpool transfer news live as Takefusa Kubo bid 'prepared' amid ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool transfer news live as a bid is reportedly prepared for Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, Barcelona makes a Dani Olmo proposal and Joel Matip ...

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Mo Salah: Arne Slot reaches colossal decision on Liverpool contract ... (Teamtalk.com)

Liverpool have reached a firm decision over the future of Mo Salah - while a player tipped as his Anfield heir has admitted he is open to a transfer.

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Exclusive: Liverpool demand โ‚ฌ55m for fundamental star after Saudi ... (Teamtalk.com)

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is a target for the Saudi Pro League and TEAMtalk can reveal the Reds' response to a recent approach and how the PIF plan ...

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Liverpool U19s storm off field amid claims of racist abuse from ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool U19s match against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany was marred by allegations a Reds player was racially abused by an opponent.

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Liverpool youth players walk off pitch and refuse to play after alleged ... (Liverpool.com)

The clash between Liverpool's U19's and Eintracht Frankfurt was abandoned following the incident after one of their players was subject to the alleged ...

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Liverpool U19 clash abandoned after stars walk off pitch and refuse ... (Daily Express)

Liverpool's under-19 side walked off the pitch during their game against Eintracht Frankfurt after one of their players was allegedly subjected to racist ...

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Liverpool U19s walk off pitch after alleged racist abuse during ... (Metro)

Liverpool Under-19s' match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday was abandoned after one of their players was subject to alleged racist abuse.

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Liverpool U18s walk off pitch twice at German youth tournament ... (The Athletic)

Liverpool Under-18s walked off the pitch twice in successive days at a youth tournament in Germany after one of their players was allegedly racially abused.

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Liverpool Under-19s 'walk off and refuse to play' after Reds player ... (Daily Mail)

A report from BILD states that a player from Frankfurt's Under-19 side is alleged to have used a racist term to insult a Liverpool player.

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Liverpool youth team walk off pitch twice in two days after alleged ... (Sky Sports)

Liverpools Under-18s left the pitch twice in two days after alleged racist abuse towards one of their players at a youth tournament in Germany.

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Liverpool U19s storm off field amid claims of racist abuse from ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool U19s match against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany was marred by allegations a Reds player was racially abused by an opponent.

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Man runs from Liverpool to Bath in aid of Ben Saunders Foundation (BBC News)

Starting the challenge on Wednesday from Liverpool's Anfield Stadium before stopping off at Bristol's Ashton Gate, 23-year-old Fin Coyle will arrive at Twerton ...

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The nine greatest purveyors of the long throw-in, including Liverpool ... (Football365.com)

A Liverpool coach who Andy Gray criticised and an Arsenal enemy who reduced Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes to tears are long throw-in heroes.

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