Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were tragically killed in a car crash in Zamora, Spain. Liverpool will pay tribute during their friendly against Preston North End, marking their first match since Jota's death. The tributes include a rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone, a wreath-laying by Preston's captain, and a minute's silence with players wearing black armbands. Jota had a notable career with Liverpool, scoring 65 goals and contributing to multiple titles, including the Premier League. Their funeral was held in Gondomar, near Porto after the incident.
Liverpool's match at Deepdale marks their first since Jota's passing, a loss described as 'unimaginable' by the club. Tributes include a rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone and a wreath laid by Preston's captain.
A minute's silence will be observed, and players from both teams will wear black armbands. A commemorative edition of the matchday programme has been created by Preston North End.
Diogo Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, contributing to the team's FA Cup and League Cup wins in 2022 and their Premier League title last season.
Jota's final match for Portugal was a victory over Spain in the Nations League final on June 8. He had scored 14 goals in 49 caps for the national team.
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