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Liverpool’s pre-season training got underway at the AXA training centre this week under a cloud of sadness after the tragic passing of Diogo Jota in a car accident.

The Portuguese forward’s sudden loss, alongside his brother Andre Silva, has left the club and fans heartbroken.

Many players and staff attended his funeral in Gondomar and were given extra time off to grieve.

Tributes remain at Anfield and Kirkby as the squad regroups.

Manager Arne Slot now leads Liverpool into his second pre-season in charge, with several senior players, new signings and staff reporting back for the opening sessions.

The team will use this time to reconnect and prepare for upcoming friendlies as they try to move forward together.

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Despite the sombre mood after the passing of Diogo Jota, several familiar faces and new arrivals were spotted as Liverpool’s squad regrouped.

Mohamed Salah was among the first senior players pictured arriving back at Kirkby, with photographers capturing him outside the AXA gates.

New summer signings Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Milos Kerkez were also present for early fitness tests and gym work.

(via LiverpoolECHO)

Manager Arne Slot oversaw the session alongside assistant Giovanni van Bronckhorst and returning goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero.

Their arrival follows recent coaching changes, with John Heitinga departing for Ajax and Fabian Otte joining Tottenham.

Some players were granted extra days away after attending Diogo Jota’s funeral in Portugal, and more first-team regulars are expected to link up with the group over the coming days.

Liverpool are due to face Preston North End at Deepdale on Sunday, July 13, before heading to Hong Kong for a clash with AC Milan on July 26 and then on to Japan to meet Yokohama F.
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