After igniting the canvas following his absence at the burial of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva this Saturday, the Colombian international wished to speak.
This Saturday, in Gondomar (Portugal), a large part of the Liverpool workforce as well as their coach Arne Slot attended the funeral of funeral
Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, tragically died last Thursday in a road accident. But an absent brand in the Reds delegation was talked about, Luis Díaz.
The Colombian striker attracted many criticisms after the broadcast of a video on social networks showing him smiling and dancing alongside influencers. As the funeral of the two Portuguese players took place, the number 7 was in his native country for the promotion of a football tournament.
“I really had tears in my eyes”
Faced with controversy, Díaz spoke of commercial commitments. He then expressed himself on the disappearance of Jota during an interview with
WinsportStv.
“It's very hard to come across such news, it's very sad. No one is prepared for this, he was a fundamental partner when I arrived in Liverpool because his family welcomed me, too, and we have become great friends. We had a large and healthy rivalry, and it was important. I just want to support his family, his wife, his children, because they have to suffer a lot because of this terrible news. It's very hard. When I woke up and saw the news, I really had tears in my eyes. He gave me a very beautiful gesture and I will always remember it. To tell him that he rests in peace and that I will keep a great friend in my heart, and that his team will always remember him ”said the native of Barrancas.
