Liverpool star Mohamed Salah pays a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the tragic death of the Portuguese striker, whose position captures the profound sense of loss in the Liverpool squad and football world.
Salah has played with Jota since the Portuguese joined the club in 2020. They enjoyed success together at Anfield, and their offensive partnership has brought miracles to the Premier League giants.
Jota died tragically on Thursday after being involved in a car accident with his brother Andre.
Salah pays homage to Jota on X (formerly Twitter):
I really lost a sentence. Until yesterday, I never thought it would scare me to return to Liverpool. Teammates come and go, but that’s not the case.
The Egypt international also shared a photo of himself embracing Jota during the game, symbolizing the intimate bond the couple shared in Anfield.
Mohamed Salah has close ties with Diogo Jota
The post has since spread, receiving millions of impressions and thousands of comments around the world, all of whom joined Salah to mourn the loss of a player who was admired not only for his football talent but also for his humility and kindness.
Salah’s tribute highlights the deep bonds that exist in Liverpool’s locker room, and Jota’s death left a gap for a long time.
Liverpool players, past and present, as well as managers Arne Slot and Club staff have expressed grief, with plans for the commemoration event held in Anfield as the club and its supporters gathered to commemorate Jota’s memory.
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