In full: Arne Slot's programme notes for Liverpool's Premier League opener

The Reds' defence of the title they lifted nearly three months ago begins with a test against Andoni Iraola's Cherries at Anfield.

Tributes will be paid to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before the 8pm BST kick-off, following the brothers' tragic passing in a road traffic accident in July.

Slot writes: "We know that this will be a very emotional occasion, given it is the first league game we have played since we lost Diogo and Andre.

"As I have said previously, the tributes that have been paid throughout the football world, and especially within the LFC community, have been truly special, and I know that tonight we will come together to honour them once more.

"I believe that Diogo's wife, his children and his family will be in attendance and it is important that, as a club, we show that they will always have our love and support as they deal with this most tragic of situations. We are there for them always.

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