Liverpool paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva ahead of Monday’s double-headed friendly against Athletic Bilbao.

The Reds faced the Basque club over two back-to-back matches at Anfield before the start of the new season, in the first home match since the tragic events of last month when Jota and Silva passed away in a car crash in northern Spain.

Liverpool had honored the siblings before the matches against Preston North End, AC Milan and Yokohama, but back at Anfield, Liverpool legend Phil Thompson was joined by Bilbao president in laying a on the pitch in front of the Kop End.

Writing in the program before the game, Arne Slot also paid tribute to Jota in his pre-match notes.

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"I know that you will want to pay your tributes before, during and after the games, and I know that we will hear his song ringing out throughout the evening," he wrote.

"It has been a tough time for everyone connected with the club, but especially for Diogo’s family, his wife, his children and friends.

“We cannot imagine the pain that they have been going through, and the club will continue to give them all the support they can going forward.

We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go.

"Diogo’s passing has had a big impact on us all, but what has been so important has been the love and care shown from the football world, and in particular of course the Liverpool FC community.

"I want to mention the strength and the courage of my players here, too.