“A moment when I fight myself”

Klopp trained on Diogo Jota Since its arrival at Liverpool, after the transfer of September 2020 from Wolves for more than 40 million euros.

The two had an extraordinary relationship, and the German was shocked by the tragic news from Spain and sent a message with a strong emotional impact.

Jurgen Klopp's message after Diogo Jota's death: “There must be a greater purpose! We will miss you”

“It is a time when I fight myself! There must be a bigger purpose! But I cannot see it! I am with a broken heart to find out about the death of Diogo and his brother André.

Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also an extraordinary friend, a loving and caring husband and a devoted father! We will miss you so much! All my prayers, thoughts and support go to routes, children, family, friends and everyone who loved them!

Rest in peace-with love, Jurgen Klopp, ”the German wrote.

On Anfield, in five seasons, he played 182 matches, scored 65 goals and offered 26 decisive passes, becoming one of the team's pillars, first under the command of Jurgen Klopp, then under Arne Slot, although he often faced injuries.

The Liverpool striker was recognized for the effort effort and the marker instinct.

He contributed to the winning of the Premier League, the Cup of England and the League Cup, and was part of the team that played the Champions League final with Real Madrid. Also, Diogo Jota won two trophies Nations League in the Portugal T -shirt, the most recent this summer.

A few digits of Diogo Jota's career

• The player with whom he has been playing most of the time: Ruben Neves, 174

• The coach who prepared the most: Nuno Espirito Santo, 169

• The team against which the most goals scored: Leicester, 9

• The player who gave him the most decisive passes: Alexander-Arnold, 10

• The goalkeeper against whom he scored the most goals: Schmeichel, 7

• 5 hat-tricks

• 18 “double”

• 77 goals with right foot

• 50 goals with left foot

• 22 goals with head