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Vigil van Dijk admits it has been 'surreal' for Liverpool players to 'carry on with work' after Diogo Jota's tragic death as Reds aim to honour late striker on the pitch

Virgil van Dijk has admitted it has been a "surreal" time for Liverpool’s players following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, but says the squad is united in their desire to honour their late team-mate’s legacy. Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident while returning to pre-season training last month in an incident that brought the footballing world together in mourning.

Virgil van Dijk Reflects on ‘Surreal’ Challenge for Liverpool Squad Amid Diogo Jota’s Tragic Passing, as Reds Vow to Honor Late Striker on the Pitch

Virgil van Dijk has opened up about the "surreal" whirlwind engulfing Liverpool's players after the heartbreaking loss of Diogo Jota, yet he emphasizes how the team is rallying together to celebrate their fallen comrade's inspiring legacy. The star forward and his brother tragically perished in a car crash last month while en route to pre-season training, a shattering event that has united the global football family in profound grief and solidarity