Liverpool fans brought Moh Salah to tears as they paid tribute to Diego Jota at Anfield.
(The Post News)– Liverpool fans moved Mohamed Salah to tears on Friday night as they paid a powerful and emotional tribute to the late Diego Jota after the Reds’ 4-2 win over Bournemouth.
The moment came on the opening night of the 2025–26 Premier League season, which carried a somber tone following the tragic death of Jota just weeks earlier. Salah, who scored Liverpool’s fourth goal in the match, stood visibly emotional as fans across Anfield united in singing Jota’s iconic chant.
The 28-year-old forward passed away in a devastating car accident in Spain in July. He died along with his younger brother, 25-year-old André Silva. The tragedy deeply affected the Liverpool squad and supporters alike. Friday’s tribute served as a moving reminder of Jota’s lasting impact on the club.
As the chants echoed through the stadium, Salah joined in with the crowd, showing solidarity and honoring his late teammate. The tribute was a heartfelt display of unity and remembrance that highlighted the emotional weight surrounding the new season’s kickoff.
Before the match kicked off, Liverpool fans paid powerful and emotional tributes to Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva. Supporters held up cards that read ‘DJ20’ and ‘AS30,’ symbolizing the jersey numbers of Jota and Silva. The display served as a moving gesture of remembrance and unity, setting a poignant tone ahead of the season opener.
Liverpool responded with a performance worthy of the occasion, securing a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in Jota’s honor. Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring, followed by goals from Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, and Mohamed Salah. Despite two goals from Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, they maintained control and closed out an emotionally charged night with all three points.
Salah, who was visibly emotional throughout the evening, will continue his scoring form when Liverpool travels to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United. The match is expected to draw further attention, not just for its on-pitch stakes, but due to ongoing transfer speculation. Liverpool reportedly submitted a £110 million ($149 million) bid for the Swedish forward last month, which Newcastle rejected. Since then, Isak has refused to feature for Eddie Howe’s side, amid strong interest in a move to Anfield.
As the season progresses, the emotional weight of Jota’s passing continues to unite both players and fans. Meanwhile, Liverpool pushes forward with purpose—driven by both tribute and ambition.
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