“I am speechless. Until yesterday, I didn't think there could be something that scared me to return to Liverpool after the holidays. The companions come and go, but not. It will be incredibly difficult to accept that Diogo will not be there when we return. ”
With these words he wanted to say goodbye to his social networks from which he has been Your dressinger in Anfield since the arrival of Portuguese in 2020 Procedente del Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“My thoughts are with his wife, his children and, of course, His parents, who have lost their children. Those close to Diogo and his brother André need all the support that can be given. They will never be forgotten“Salah added.
The tragedy
The International Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André, 25, died in Thursday early in a traffic accident in A52, in Cernadilla (Zamora, Spain)a news that shocked Portugal and the world of football.
Their bodies arrived last night to the town of Gondomar (next to Porto), where your wake and burialaccording to local media.
The funeral to fire the brothers will be held this Saturday at 10.00 local time (one less GMT time) in the Gondomar Matrix Churchas confirmed by a source from the Municipal Chamber to Portuguese, to later transfer the remains to the town's cemetery.
Tribute to the club and fans for the death of Diogo Jota
Captain Red, dismayed
Like all his teammates in the team, Virgil van Dijk He left a memory in his official channels, not giving credit to the tragic event.
The Dutch and captain of Liverpool promised the footballer Diogo Jotawhich will be “always there” for your family.
“I can't believe it, I really can't believe it. I am completely shattered. What human being, what a player and, above all, what incredible family man. You mean a lot for all of us and you will continue to do it. It is unimaginable for your family to lose two children, a husband and a father. It is so cruel and unfair. My heart has broken throughout your family, for Rute and your children, “said Van Dijk in a message on social networks.
“I promise you that in these difficult times and beyond, we will always be there for your family”the Dutch player added.
“It has been a privilege of having played with you and having been your friend outside of him. We will always miss you and we will never forget you,” he added.
