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Mohamed Salah opens up on breaking down in tears when Liverpool fans paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota after Bournemouth victory

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Mohamed Salah has opened up on the moment his emotions came tumbling out in front of The Kop as they paid tribute to Diogo Jota.

Liverpool's opening game of the season was always going to be a difficult experience for Arne Slot's squad, with the death of Jota – who had been such an instrumental figure in helping the club win their 20th title – and his brother Andre Silva still so difficult to comprehend.

Salah wrapped up a 4-2 win over Bournemouth and he marked his goal by recreating Jota's 'Baby Shark' celebration but the enduring moment of the evening was when he stood in front of Liverpool's fans and could not hold back his tears.