Bruno Fernandes pays classy tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool vs Man Utd

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Bruno Fernandes has admitted it will be difficult when Manchester United faces Liverpool because of Diogo Jota's absence. Liverpool fans have made it a tradition to sing his song in the 20th minute of the every match - the number he wore for the club who subsequently retired after his passing.

Diogo Jota became a Premier League champion in his last season for Liverpool (Image: Getty Images) "It will be difficult because I know how much the fans love the way Diogo was, as everyone loved because he was a quiet but funny character inside the dressing room. The topic of Jota came up during Arne Slot's interview with Ally McCoist for TNT Sports where the Reds boss discussed the reaction to his passing from the fanbase and the impact it's had on his squad.

People expect from me that I prepare them for ever and that sometimes feels a bit difficult knowing how hard it is for the family and for the parents in the phase they are still going through and will go through for the rest of their lives." At the time of his death, Jota had two years remaining on his contract. It was during the interview that Slot revealed that the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, paid out his deal in full to his family.