Liverpool dedicated the cover of its match-day program to Jota, who played 123 times for the club, and Silva. All players across the league will wear black arm bands this weekend and will take part in a moment of silence. New signing Hugo Ekitike scored Friday's opening goal and celebrated by paying tribute to Jota.

The entire Anfield, packed to capacity, stood in pin-drop silence before kick-off. Liverpool has decided to retire his number 20 shirt and will honour him with a permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield.

Anfield delivered a deeply moving tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before Liverpool's opening Premier League fixture against Bournemouth. The bereaved star's wife and children were warmly received on Merseyside as the Reds contested their inaugural league match following the heartbreaking passing of the striker.