VIDEO: 'Forever 20' - Liverpool fans create moving interactive mural tribute to Diogo Jota outside Anfield after striker's tragic death in road accident

Fan channel The Redmen TV shared a video on X showing the mural taking shape outside Liverpool's home ground. Painted black and featuring the words 'Forever 20' in white, referencing Jota's shirt number for the Reds, the mural has been added to by hundreds of fans who have written messages in tribute to their late player.

Speaking in the aftermath of Liverpool's tragic loss, manager Arne Slot said: "For us as a club, the sense of shock is absolute. Diogo was not just our player," he said. "He was a loved one to all of us. He was a teammate, a colleague, a workmate and in all of those roles he was very special. I could say so much about what he brought to our team but the truth is everyone who watched Diogo play could see it. Hard work, desire, commitment, great quality, goals. The essence of what a Liverpool player should be."

Faced with the prospect of returning for pre-season just days after this gut-wrenching loss, Liverpool's players are understandably struggling. Speaking to WinSportsTV, winger Luis Diaz described breaking down in tears after hearing the news, adding that "No-one is prepared for this".

Despite the devastating recent news, Liverpool are still set to go ahead with their opening pre-season friendly against Preston on Sunday. With additional floral tributes continuing to be laid outside Anfield along with the newly-unveiled mural, the club's supporters have showered Jota with love in recent days, and that's set to continue during the Preston game and beyond.