Arne Slot's class shines with emotional Diogo Jota message on anniversary of his tragic death

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Arne Slot has paid tribute to Diogo Jota on the anniversary of his death, with the former Liverpool boss detailing the impact the news had on him and the club's playersArne Slot has paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on the anniversary of his death(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool boss Arne Slot has paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on the first-year anniversary of his tragic death.It is a year to the day since Liverpool and the world of soccer was rocked by the news of the passing of Jota and his brother Andre Silva, with the pair having been involved in a car accident in Spain. We all miss him terribly."It's one year since Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died(Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Slot added: "When I think of the person he was, I always come back to the same things.

He always put the team first.“He got along well with everyone, regardless of their role, and he had a special way of making people feel appreciated. Those qualities earned him the respect of everyone around him, and they are the reason we miss him so much.“He will always be remembered with great warmth.

He cared about the group, always put the team first, and made everyone around him feel important."Seeing how his teammates carry his memory onto the field is a fitting tribute. I hope it reminds people of the kind of person he was, just as much as the player he became."