Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has paid a shifting tribute to Diogo Jota, visiting Anfield to put flowers and a shawl on the rising memorial outdoors the stadium.
The 35-year-old was pictured by the Major Stand the place many supporters have been putting tributes since information broke of Jota’s loss of life in a automotive crash in Spain, alongside his youthful brother Andre Silva.
Henderson stood quietly on the website earlier than leaving a pink Liverpool scarf and bouquet.
Henderson’s heartfelt message: “Love ya mate”
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On InstagramHenderson additionally shared a deeply private message to his late team-mate, talking not simply of their connection on the pitch however of the friendship they constructed off it.
“I actually can’t imagine what has occurred right now and all I can take into consideration is Diogo and Andre’s household,” he wrote.
“It’s unimaginable the ache you all should be struggling. All of our prayers, love and help are with you now and eternally.
“Jots it was a pleasure to share a pitch with you however extra importantly a friendship.
“All of the laughs we had off the pitch… looking for methods to wind Milly up and get him fined, which we by no means may.
“You at all times needed to have amusing and have been a pleasure to be round… I understand how a lot Rute and your loved ones meant to you and I do know you’ll at all times be trying down on them.
“Thanks for every thing you introduced into this world, we are going to all miss you. Relaxation in peace alongside together with your brother Andre. Love ya mate. YNWA ❤️”
Henderson performed alongside Jota from 2020 to 2023 earlier than leaving for Al Ettifaq and later Ajax, sharing numerous moments in Liverpool pink — together with lifting home silverware and chasing Premier League glory.
Jota was greater than only a team-mate for Henderson
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His message additionally included a light-hearted reminiscence of Jota secretly snapping footage of him asleep on the group bus — one thing that captures Jota’s cheerful, mischievous persona.
It’s these touches — the laughter, the pranks, the small bonds of group life — that at the moment are coming to outline how Liverpool remembers him.
Jota’s funeral will happen on Saturday morning in Gondomar, Portugal.
You possibly can view Henderson’s Jota publish by way of his Instagram account:
