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Virgil van Dijk insists 'togetherness' between Liverpool's players and fans will be crucial this season as Reds continue to mourn tragic passing of Diogo Jota

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Virgil van Dijk says togetherness between players and fans is the best recipe for Liverpool this season as they look to defend their Premier League crown in the aftermath of a tragic summer.

Supporters and the squad remain in mourning over the devastating loss of striker Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain last month alongside his younger brother Andre Silva.

The Portuguese, 28, has received numerous heartwarming tributes and another is planned on Friday night when Liverpool begin their title defence at Anfield against Bournemouth.