Mohamed Salah Tribute Shakes Liverpool After Jota Tragedy

Mohamed Salah tribute opened with raw emotion on Thursday night as the Egyptian star took to social media to mourn the sudden passing of team-mate Diogo Jota. In a heartfelt message, the Liverpool forward admitted he was “truly lost for words,” adding that Jota and his brother, former Wales youth international Andre Silva, “will never be forgotten.”

Mohamed Salah tribute resonates with supporters

Salah’s post, accompanied by a black-and-white photo of the Portuguese striker, spread rapidly across Reds communities worldwide. Fans flooded the comments with images of scarves held aloft outside Anfield, while former players such as Jamie Carragher and Dirk Kuyt echoed the winger’s sentiments. Club captain Virgil van Dijk also shared the message, underscoring how deeply Jota’s death has affected the dressing room.

Anfield united in grief

Liverpool have opened a virtual condolence book and plan to stage a minute’s silence before next week’s friendly against Preston North End. Manager Jürgen Klopp cancelled Friday’s training session, granting players time to process the loss. Local supporters’ groups have already begun organising a mosaic in the Kop to celebrate Jota’s infectious smile and relentless work rate.

Beyond the pitch

Off the field, Salah has reportedly reached out to Jota’s family, offering both financial support and a promise to dedicate his first goal of the new Premier League season to the Portuguese forward’s memory. The club’s foundation will also fund mental-health counselling for academy players struggling with the news.

Opinion: Football rivalries fade in moments like this. The way Salah has led the tributes shows the true power of sport to unite people in grief and gratitude. Jota may be gone far too soon, but his spirit will echo every time the Kop sings “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”