Diogo Dalot has expressed his sorrow over the passing of his friend and Portugal teammate, Diogo Jota.
The Liverpool forward tragically lost his life alongside his brother in a car accident in northern Spain while returning to Merseyside for pre-season training a month ago.
Dalot and Jota had shared numerous experiences on the pitch for Portugal, having recently celebrated a Nations League victory against Spain in Germany.
In the wake of the tragedy, Dalot joined Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and head coach Ruben Amorim to honor Jota at a memorial service held at Anfield.
Reflecting on his late friend, Dalot remarked on the outpouring of tributes, stating, “It hits you. I felt that everyone, even those who didn’t know him personally, felt it was a tragedy.” He emphasized the importance of remembrance through gestures like seeing Jota’s name on shirts during United’s tour in Chicago.
“He was a great man and a great teammate, always willing to put the team first. I will cherish the good memories,” Dalot added, hoping Jota has found peace.
Injury Updates for United
In other news, Ruben Amorim is receiving positive updates regarding injuries, with Lisandro Martinez, Joshua Zirkzee, and Andre Onana resuming light training during United’s pre-season in Chicago.
Zirkzee is recovering well from a minor injury, while Martinez is making strides in his rehabilitation after a serious knee injury.
