Liverpool postpone pre-season return following death of forward Diogo Jota

Liverpool have cancelled the start of pre-season testing for players in the wake of Diogo Jota’s death (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool have cancelled the phased return of players for pre-season training as they continue to mourn the death of forward Diogo Jota.

The first group of Arne Slot’s squad were scheduled to attend the club’s AXA training complex on Friday for the opening round of physical tests after their summer break.