Hundreds gathered in the Portuguese town of Gondomar to pay respects to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, both professional soccer players.

Arne Slot said that Diogo Jota was loved by everyone at Liverpool and there is a sense of “absolute shock” at the death of the forward. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in a car accident in Spain and Slot said it was even more “heartbreaking” because this was shaping up as a dream summer for the 28-year-old.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has issued a statement following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The deaths of Jota, 28, and his brother, Andre Silva, 25, were confirmed on Thursday morning. Premier League champions Liverpool released a short statement, and Slot has now paid an emotional tribute to the Portugal international.