Stefan Bajcetic became the first Liverpool player to speak out publicly about the tragedy of striker Diogo Jota. 28 -year -old and younger brother Andre Silva passed away after a car accident in Spain.
According to the initial information, both are thought to be moving through the Sanabria region, Zamora province, when an accident. The car was exploded when it was on the way to Benavente. Zamora News reported that the rescue force was called the scene around 1 am on July 3.
According to the Zamora Provincial Council, firefighters were present at the scene on the A52 route, the area called Palacios de Sanabria, after the car caught fire. After Liverpool officially confirmed Jota's departure through a notice, Bajcetic posted a memorial line on his personal Instagram page.
On Instagram Story, the Spanish midfielder shared a black and white photo of him and Jota in the previous training session, accompanied by the words: “I will always be remembered, my brother”.
Bajcetic had 20 times participating in the list of competitions with Jota in the 2022/23 season under Jurgen Klopp, when starting to be on the first team. In the last two seasons, Bajcetic was lent by Liverpool in turn at RB Salzburg and Las Palmas.
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) also announced the memorial of Jota and Silva, and asked UEFA to spend a minute of reciting before the match between the Portuguese and Spain women at the European Women's Championship on the evening of July 3.
“Portuguese Federation and the entire football background of the country are extremely sorry for the departure of Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva this morning in Spain.
More than an excellent player with nearly 50 captured by the national team, Diogo Jota is a wonderful person, respected by his teammates and competitors, always bringing joy and being a model in the community.
The Federation would like to send the deepest condolences to Diogo's family and friends, Andre Silva, as well as go to Liverpool and Penafiel clubs – where the two brothers used to play.
The Federation asked UEFA to organize a minute of recitation on Thursday night, before the Portuguese women's match against Spain at the European Championship.
We lost two champions. The departure of Diogo and Andre Silva are unmistakable losses with Portuguese football. We will do everything to commemorate and honor the heritage they leave every day. “
