He Liverpool He has played for the first time in Anfield after the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in traffic accident occurred on July 3 in Zamora. It has been on the occasion of the double friendly game that the 'reds' have played against the Athletic Club de Bilbao.
Previously Virgil van Dijk, Captain of Liverpool, has expressed the difficult moment that he and his players are living after the tragic news that moved all the levels of the club a month ago. In statements to the official website of the 'Reds, the Dutch central expressed his desire to honor the memory of Diogo Jota. “We will think of him during the games and the different stadiums we visit,” Van Dijk said, which first shows his support for the relatives of the ill -fated Portuguese extreme, who lost his life at age 28.
The family, first of all
“They are the ones who must always be in the first place in all this. We cannot imagine their pain right now,” Van Dijk highlighted. “We have to take care of Diogo's family, his parents … We try to be there as possible, supporting each other.”
The Liverpool template is devastated by the tragedy. The return to training has not been as fluid as usual. “To be honest, it is still quite surreal, but we are doing everything possible to face the situation as a team,” Van Dijk revealed. “It is strange to have to try to return to work, continue playing football. We will never forget Diogo, of course, but we must honor his memory.”
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The club He withdrew the number 20 shirt of the player and announced a series of tributes, such as The creation of a statue in Anfield. “The club supports us a lot in these difficult times,” said Captain 'Red'. “Everyone has seen tributes and projects that have been launched. I have spoken with many people from the club. I think everything has been managed in the best possible way so far.”
