Softfootball can report the explanation for the loss of life of Liverpool ahead Diogo Jota and his youthful brother, André Silva, in a automobile accident within the early hours of Thursday in Spain, Softfootball stories.
In keeping with a report by CNN journalist Rui Laura, as reported by Allfootball, the Portuguese worldwide was travelling from northern Portugal to the Spanish port metropolis of Santander to catch a ferry sure for Plymouth, England, when the deadly crash occurred on the A-52 freeway in Zamora province.
The journey, meant as a safer various to air journey, led to tragedy when the brothers’ Lamborghini suffered a suspected tyre blowout whereas overtaking, veered off the highway, and caught fireplace, as earlier reported by Softfootball.
The report confirmed that the route had been rigorously chosen resulting from Jota’s current medical situation. The 28-year-old had undergone lung surgical procedure in current weeks, and medical doctors suggested him to keep away from flying. Decided to renew pre-season coaching with Liverpool, Jota and André launched into the longer land-and-sea journey to England.
“Jota had not too long ago undergone lung surgical procedure and was informed by medical doctors to keep away from air journey. He was heading to Santander to take a ferry throughout to England and deliberate to drive the remainder of the way in which to Liverpool. His brother André was accompanying him.”
The Santander-to-Plymouth ferry was scheduled to depart on Thursday, third July, at 4:00 p.m. native time, with arrival anticipated the next morning. It was a route Jota was not unfamiliar with.
“Diogo Jota was no stranger to travelling overland. He typically most well-liked this route due to delicate respiratory discomfort,” journalist Victor Pinto defined. “There’s a common ferry service linking northern Spain to southern England, and he had used it earlier than.”
Softfootball additionally reported that the tragic information has left Liverpool FC and the broader soccer neighborhood in deep shock. The membership had earlier confirmed Jota’s passing and requested privateness for his household, vowing to help them in each approach attainable.
This newest revelation underscores Jota’s dedication, not simply to his profession however to his teammates and membership. Regardless of medical constraints, the previous Wolves and Porto ahead was intent on rejoining Liverpool’s pre-season preparations.
In the meantime, Softfootball has reported three different gamers who had an identical destiny with the deceased participant. Jota’s passing mirrors a number of high-profile losses the soccer world has endured through the years: younger stars with vibrant futures, taken abruptly and much too quickly.
The 28-year-old Portuguese worldwide had solely not too long ago married his long-time companion, Rute Cardoso, 10 days in the past.
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 as a reinforcement to then-Jürgen Klopp’s aspect, who had simply gained the EPL title within the Covid-19 season. All through his spell with the Reds, Jota performed 185 video games, scored 65 and assisted 26 occasions. The Portuguese participant additionally had a league title, a Carabao Cup and an FA Cup throughout his keep at Anfield.
