Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson paid his respects to ex-teammate Diogo Jota in an emotional return to Anfield after the forward's passing.
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Henderson was seen at Anfield alongside fansEx-Liverpool captain visibly emotionalTributes to Jota and Andre Silva continueFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Reported by Sky Sports, ex-Liverpool star Henderson was seen at Anfield processing the tragic loss of his former teammate. Surrounded by flags, flowers and other tributes left by fans, Henderson was seen looking visibly emotional as he paid his respects.
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Henderson was Liverpool's captain when Jota arrived at the club in 2020 and the 35-year-old likely played a key role in the Portuguese forward's integration into the club. The pair struck up a close friendship, regularly playing pranks on former team-mate James Milner, as current Ajax player Henderson recalled in a heartfelt tribute to Jota posted on social media on Thursday.
WHAT HENDERSON SAID
Henderson said in his tribute on Instagram: "I really can't believe what has happened today and all I can think about is Diogo and Andre's family. It's unimaginable the pain you all must be suffering. All of our prayers, love and support are with you now and forever.
"Jots it was a pleasure to share a pitch with you but more importantly a friendship. All the laughs we had off the pitch and trying to find ways to wind milly up and get him fined, which we never could. Taking pictures of me asleep on the bus travelling then sending them to me later. You always wanted to have a laugh and were a pleasure to be around. I know how much Rute and your family meant to you and I know you will always be looking down on them. Thank you for everything you brought into this world, we will all miss you.
"Rest in peace along with your brother Andre. Love you mate. YNWA."
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Tributes to Jota and brother Andre Silva will continue as fans, teammates and opponents come to terms with the untimely loss of two young men aged just 28 and 25. Fans will continue to pay their respects at Anfield just as Henderson has, displaying how much Jota meant to all those associated with LFC and beyond.