Henderson sheds tears for Jota

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson couldn’t hold back his tears as he placed a bouquet of flowers and a club scarf at the Anfield stadium fence in tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota, who died alongside his brother André Silva in a horrific car crash in Spain.

Henderson, currently a player for Ajax Amsterdam, played alongside Jota at Liverpool for three seasons since joining from Wolverhampton in 2020.

The Daily Mail reported a touching scene on Friday, as Henderson arrived at Anfield amidst the crowds of fans, reading the memorial messages before placing a bouquet of flowers and a card that read: “Rest in peace, my friend, you and your brother André. We will miss you. Love.”

The accident occurred on the A-52 near Sernadia, Spain, where the car carrying Jota, 28, and his brother, 26, flipped after a tire burst and caught fire. Emergency crews were unable to save them.

Liverpool fans and international football stars flocked to offer their condolences, describing Jota as an “exceptional player and a great human being.”