Liverpool FC has postponed the phased return of players for pre-season training due to the mourning of forward Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car crash alongside his brother, Andre Silva. The squad was set to report for physical tests at the AXA training complex, but this has been deferred as the club seeks to cope with the loss of Jota. A wake in Portugal attracted mourners, with the brothers' funeral planned at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, reflecting the profound sorrow experienced by the community.
Liverpool have cancelled the phased return of players for pre-season training as they continue to mourn the death of forward Diogo Jota. This decision comes in light of the tragic car crash that claimed the lives of 28-year-old Jota and his brother Andre Silva, stirring heartfelt sorrow within the club and its supporters.
The first group of Arne Slot's squad was scheduled to begin pre-season physical tests after their summer break at the club's AXA training complex. However, the training has been postponed as the club grapples with the fallout from this devastating incident.
In the wake of the tragedy, mourners gathered at a wake in Portugal on Friday morning, demonstrating the impact of the loss felt by family, friends, and fans alike.
The brothers' funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme, emphasizing the somber atmosphere surrounding the Liverpool community during this difficult time.
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