Liverpool has many top-level footballers, and the results achieved this past year with Arne Slot prove it. Unfortunately, life isn't just about soccer, and there are much more important things. Several teams have had to witness tragedies involving their own players; now it's happened to the young Portuguese footballer.
Diogo Jota was a great footballer, and his professional career shows that he was an outstanding forward with a lot of potential. A few hours ago, the striker was involved in a car accident that cost him his life. While there was great news for Arne Slot, this other very negative news arrived.
Diogo Jota and the tragedy
When he was near Zamora at kilometer 40 mi. (65 km) of the A-52, the car veered off the road, resulting in an accident. In addition to the vehicle catching fire, the dry vegetation around it also caught fire. According to witnesses who called 911 as soon as they saw what was happening, the car was completely engulfed in flames.
Diogo Jota was only 28 years old, and his brother was 25; both still had a long career ahead of them. The younger brother, André, was also a professional footballer and played for Penafiel. No one expected what happened, and it was expected that Diogo Jota would join Liverpool's training sessions soon.
This year, Diogo Jota scored 9 goals and provided 4 assists in 37 matches; pretty good numbers considering his role. Now, it's only a matter of time before the English team announces the tragedy to their fans. Obviously, it's possible that the news hasn't reached the supporters yet.
Arne Slot has good news
Diogo Jota and his brother passed away early this morning after everything that happened, so all that can be wished is that they rest in peace. A tragedy like this serves to show that soccer isn't everything. News like this is never pleasant, and we wish it didn't exist.
The only positive thing that has been known recently is that Arne Slot has secured the services of Giovanni van Bronckhorst as an assistant. The former Barça man did great things with the Catalan team, and it's hoped that he does the same at Liverpool. We'll have to closely follow the new information to see if we learn any other details.