Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken candidly about the profound void left by the loss of Diogo Jota, emphasizing how much the club continues to feel his absence both on and off the field.
The Portuguese winger tragically passed away in a car accident last summer at just 28 years old. His former Liverpool teammate, Andy Robertson, revealed that he had been “in bits” on Tuesday following Scotland’s dramatic win over Denmark, which secured their place at the 2026 World Cup.
Slot, reflecting on Robertson’s interview, said, “I saw the interview [with Robertson] live and I know that it is an issue for us, which is completely normal. At this moment in time, I always think about how it must feel for his wife and his children? It is so, so, so much harder for them than it is for us. But that we will miss the player and the person is completely clear.”
The Reds have struggled in recent weeks, losing four of their last five Premier League matches, including a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium prior to the international break.
This heartfelt reflection from Slot underscores the enduring emotional impact of Jota’s loss on Liverpool’s squad and the football community at large.
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