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Liverpool has become the third Premier League club to retire a kit number, doing so in honor of the late Jota, marking a rare and tragic exception in English football where numbers are usually retired only under extraordinary circumstances.
Liverpool is mourning the tragic death of Diogo Jota's brother in a car crash, with the team and city deeply affected. The club faces the challenge of returning to football amidst collective grief, supporting players emotionally while preparing for upcoming matches, including a friendly to honor Jota's memory.
Pedro Neto may miss Chelsea's Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras following the death of his friend and teammate Diogo Jota. The team is supporting Neto through this difficult time, and his participation will depend on his emotional state. Chelsea faces additional challenges with squad injuries and suspensions, while Palmeiras's young winger Willian Estêvão, soon to join Chelsea, is expected to play and possibly make a significant impact.
Alex Lynn secured pole position for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, leading a front row lockout for Hertz Team JOTA in the FIA World Endurance Championship, marking Cadillac's first Le Mans pole. The qualifying session saw strong performances from JOTA, Porsche, BMW, and Aston Martin, with notable eliminations including Ferraris and Toyotas. The race is set to begin on Saturday afternoon.
Liverpool's Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones will miss the Carabao Cup final due to knee and ankle injuries, adding to the team's injury crisis as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson are also unavailable. Reports suggest Jota could be out for up to two months, while Alexander-Arnold and Alisson are sidelined with knee and hamstring issues respectively, leaving manager Jürgen Klopp with selection challenges ahead of the final against Chelsea.