What Mohamed Salah has decided to do after the passing of teammate Diogo Jota

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to return to England on Friday, cutting short his summer holiday following the tragic death of teammate Diogo Jota, according to Egyptian outlet Yallakora.

Salah had originally planned to resume training with the squad on July 8 after a well-earned break post-season. However, the shocking news of Jota’s fatal car accident has deeply affected the team, prompting Salah to return to Merseyside earlier than scheduled to be with his teammates during this time of mourning.

In recent weeks, Salah had been sharing moments from his vacation, with reports from Turkiye Today placing him in Bodrum, Turkey. He also spent time in Mombasa, Kenya, and Mykonos, Greece, recharging after Liverpool’s successful Premier League campaign under new manager Arne Slot.

His decision to cut his holiday short reflects the strong camaraderie within the Liverpool squad and the deep respect he had for Jota, whose untimely death has left the football world in shock.

Since joining from Wolves in 2020, Jota became an integral part of the Liverpool team, known for his tireless work ethic and widely admired by both fans and fellow players.

His passing has sparked a wave of tributes from around the globe, with plans already underway by Liverpool fans to honour his memory as the new season approaches.

Salah’s early return is about more than fitness preparation—it’s a gesture of solidarity, a sign of the unity that continues to define the club. As the team navigates this heartbreaking loss, their togetherness, long emphasized by both Arne Slot and former manager Jürgen Klopp, will be essential in supporting one another and preserving Jota’s legacy at Anfield.