Mohamed Salah reflects on tearful Diogo Jota commemoration in front of the Kop
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Mohamed Salah has opened up about the emotional tribute paid to teammate Diogo Jota following his tragic death, describing the moment in front of the Kop as deeply moving.
Salah was visibly emotional as Liverpool paid tribute to Jota during their 4-2 win over Bournemouth.
The Premier League opener at Anfield became a moving backdrop for tributes to Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who passed away in July.
Tears streamed down Salah’s face as he stood alone on the edge of the penalty area, joining the thunderous applause echoing around Anfield.
Recalling the moment in a recent interview with Men in Blazers Salah said: "Once I stood in front of the Kop, they were singing for Diogo, then emotions come in my mind
"You try to handle it but then you can see many people in the Kop also showing their emotions.
It just happened that quick."
A banner on the Kop paid tribute to Jota’s family, reading: “Rute, Dinis, Duarte, Mafalda – Anfield will always be your home, You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
The forward had married his childhood sweetheart just 11 days before his passing, capping a remarkable season that included trophy-winning successes for both club and country.
Jota played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th top-flight title triumph and was also part of Portugal’s squad that lifted the Nations League in June.
Paying tribute to Jota following his death, Salah said it was "going to be extremely difficult to accept."I am truly lost for words," said Salah.
"It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back