“In such heartbreaking circumstances, it’s our accountability to acknowledge the collective grief we’re experiencing, to pay tribute to our Diogo, and to supply unwavering assist to his household who stay our absolute precedence right now.
“Diogo’s spouse, Rute, their three stunning youngsters, his mother and father and wider household are going through an unimaginable loss. This tragic accident has taken not solely Diogo, but additionally his brother, Andre Silva. We mourn them each equally. We should respect the household’s privateness and provides them the house to grieve in whichever approach they want.
“In fact, we – his Liverpool household – are additionally struggling to come back to phrases with what has occurred. As his team-mates, mates and colleagues, we’re consumed by shock and sorrow. We all know our supporters, his nationwide workforce, former golf equipment and teammates and the broader soccer group share on this grief. This can be a tragedy that transcends Liverpool Soccer Membership.
“Within the coming days, we as a membership will look to honour our beloved quantity 20 with the respect and affection he so richly deserves. We’ll attempt to make these tributes significant and inclusive of our supporters, to whom Diogo meant a lot.
“For now, we specific a love that’s full of deep sorrow and ache. Now we have misplaced somebody really irreplaceable.
“Relaxation in peace, Diogo. YNWA.”
