Former Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp and his successor Arne Slot have each paid tribute to Diogo Jota after his loss of life on the age of 28.
Jota died alongside his brother Andre Silva following a automobile accident in Spain on Thursday.
Klopp was accountable for Liverpool when Jota arrived from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, with Slot taking on and managing the Portuguese ahead final season.
Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp’s messages after tragic passing of Diogo Jota
Liverpool’s membership web site revealed an announcement from Arne Slot. It reads: “What to say? What can anybody say at a time like this when the shock and the ache is so extremely uncooked? I want I had the phrases however I do know I don’t.
“All I’ve are emotions that I do know so many individuals will share about an individual and a participant we cherished dearly and a household we care a lot about.
“My first ideas usually are not these of a soccer supervisor. They’re of a father, a son, a brother and an uncle they usually belong to the household of Diogo and Andre Silva who’ve skilled such an unimaginable loss.
“My message to them could be very clear – you’ll by no means stroll alone. The gamers, the workers, the supporters of Liverpool Soccer Membership are all with you and from what I’ve seen as we speak, the identical will be stated of the broader household of soccer.
“This isn’t solely a response to tragedy. Additionally it is a response to the goodness of the folks concerned and the respect that so many have for the boys as people and for the household as a complete.
“For us as a membership, the sense of shock is absolute. Diogo was not simply our participant. He was a cherished one to all of us. He was a teammate, a colleague, a workmate and in all of these roles he was very particular.
“I might say a lot about what he delivered to our group however the fact is everybody who watched Diogo play might see it. Laborious work, want, dedication, nice high quality, objectives. The essence of what a Liverpool participant needs to be.
“There have been additionally the components that not everybody obtained to see. The one who by no means sought reputation however discovered it anyway. Not a good friend to 2 folks, a good friend to everybody. Somebody who made others be ok with themselves simply by being with them. An individual who cared deeply for his household.
“The final time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo on successful the Nations League and wished him luck for his forthcoming marriage ceremony. In some ways, it was a dream summer season for Diogo and his household, which makes it all of the extra heartbreaking that it ought to finish like this.
“After I first got here to the membership, one of many first songs I obtained to know was the one which our followers sing for Diogo. I had not labored with him beforehand however I knew immediately that if the Liverpool supporters, who’ve seen so many nice gamers through the years, had such a singular chant for Diogo, he will need to have particular qualities.
“That we’ve misplaced these qualities in such horrible circumstances is one thing we’ve not but come to phrases with. Because of this, we want everybody on the membership to face collectively and to be there for each other. We owe this to Diogo, to Andre Silva, to their wider household and to ourselves.
“My condolences go to Diogo’s spouse, Rute, their three stunning kids and to the mother and father of Diogo and Andre Silva.
“When the time is true, we are going to have fun Diogo Jota, we are going to bear in mind his objectives and we are going to sing his tune. In the intervening time, we are going to bear in mind him as a singular human being and mourn his loss. He won’t ever be forgotten.
“His identify is Diogo.”
Klopp posted a handful of images of himself and Jota on Instagram, writing: “This can be a second the place I battle! There have to be an even bigger goal! However I can’t see it!
“I’m heartbroken to listen to concerning the passing of Diogo and his brother André.
“Diogo was not solely a implausible participant, but additionally a terrific good friend, a loving and caring husband and father!
“We are going to miss you a lot!
“All my prayers, ideas and energy to Rute, the youngsters, the household, the chums and everybody who cherished them!
“Relaxation in peace – Love J”
