Liverpool remember Jota before first Anfield game
Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the Reds, helping them win the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup, following his arrival from Wolves in 2020."I know that you will want to pay your tributes before, during and after the games, and I know that we will hear his song ringing out throughout the evening," said Reds boss Arne Slot in his match programme notes."It has been a tough time for everyone connected with the club, but especially for Diogo's family, his wife, his children and friends."We cannot imagine the pain that they have been going through, and the club will continue to give them all the support they can going forward. We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go."Diogo's passing has had a big impact on us all, but what has been so important has been the love and care shown from the football world, and in particular of course the Liverpool FC community."The Reds play Crystal Palace in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday, 10 August, and open the Premier League season at Anfield against Bournemouth on Friday, 15 August.
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