Liverpool FC players have returned to their pre-season training following the tragic loss of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva. The duo tragically passed away in a car accident while Jota was en route to Liverpool for the new season. Due to recent minor surgery, Jota was advised against flying and was traveling by car and ferry.

Tributes and Mourning A significant number of Liverpool players and staff attended a public wake in Portugal to honor Jota and his brother. The funeral took place in their hometown of Gondomar, with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and defender Andy Robertson among those who paid their respects with floral tributes.

Return to Training The first group of players was initially scheduled to return last Friday, but the training was postponed due to the tragic event. Manager Arne Slot, who was part of the delegation that attended the funeral, is preparing the team for their first pre-season match against Preston North End on July 13.

Continued Tributes Tributes have been ongoing, with Liverpool Women players Grace Fisk and Gemma Bonner laying flowers outside Anfield. The Molineux stadium, where Jota previously played for Wolves, and the football academy in Gondomar named after him, have also seen an outpouring of respect and remembrance.

Legacy of Diogo Jota Jota's impact on and off the field is remembered fondly by fans and players alike. His legacy continues at the football academy in Gondomar, where a large picture of him wearing the Portugal national team colors and his hometown club’s yellow jersey adorns the academy walls.

Liverpool FC and the football community continue to mourn the loss of Diogo Jota and André Silva, celebrating their lives and contributions to the sport.