Alexander-Arnold: “Diogo Jota was with me” at the Club World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Soccer player Trent Alexander-Arnold shared his feelings after the Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Club World Cup quarter-final match, a match marked by the recent loss of his friend and former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota. Jota, 28 years old, died in a car accident along with his brother André Silva. The funeral, held on Saturday, was attended by several Liverpool players and members of the Portuguese national team, including Rúben Neves and João Cancelo. Alexander-Arnold, who shared a locker room with Jota for years at Liverpool, expressed that the match was emotionally challenging.

I want to send my condolences, my thoughts and prayers to a close friend. I shared five years in the locker room with him and it is evident that he will never be forgotten by anyone. He will live on in our memories.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

The footballer also highlighted the importance of fulfilling his responsibilities on the field, despite the circumstances. At the end of the day, I had a job to do. I had to go out there and perform for the team, help win the game, no matter how difficult it was.

Furthermore, Alexander-Arnold mentioned that the reaction of the football world has been comforting in these difficult times. It has been very difficult for everyone who knew him, but also very comforting to see the football world unite and show their love and support to his family and his brother. Alexander-Arnold concluded by highlighting the joy that Jota brought to his surroundings and the difficulty of the situation.

He was a very close friend, someone who lit up a room.

Trent Alexander-Arnold