This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Can We Laugh Again?’—Arne Slot Sends Poignant Message to Liverpool Fans Grieving Diogo Jota. In the days following the tragic passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, there has been little appetite for football on Merseyside.

Arne Slot has advised his Liverpool players to be themselves, just as Diogo Jota always was, as they return to action for the first time since their teammate’s tragic death.

Arne Slot has spoken for the first time since the tragic death of Diogo Jota in a car crash last week, with Liverpool deciding to retire his No 20 shirt