Arne Slot has paid a moving tribute to Diogo Jota and said Liverpool “will always carry him with us in our hearts” following his death.

Arne Slot has called Diogo Jota a “champion in everything” and said Liverpool would “carry him with us in our hearts”. Liverpool remain in mourning following the death of Portugal forward Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, on July 3.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota tragically died at the age of 28 last week along with his brother Andre after a horrific car crash in Portugal while travelling back for the start of pre-season training