Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has said that it will be "extremely difficult" to accept Diogo Jota's absence after his tragic death.

Since the news was confirmed, there has been an outpouring of emotion across the footballing world.

And Liverpool star Salah has become the latest to share a touching message to his former teammate.



It’s going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won’t be there when we go back.

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"My thoughts are with his wife, his children, and of course his parents who suddenly lost their children.

They will never be forgotten."

Jota and Salah had been teammates at Anfield since the former's move from Premier League rivals Wolves in 2020.

Salah is far from the only Liverpool star to release a tribute following the news of Jota's death.

Rest in perfect peace Diogo & André."

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