Luis Diaz has shared a heartfelt message as he mourned the tragic loss of his Liverpool colleague Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident.

The Colombian winger was deeply affected by the news and regretted not being able to attend the funeral due to circumstances.

Diaz opened up about his grief on Win Sports, expressing how the sudden passing of Jota left him and the team in shock.



It's very hard to find out about news like that, isn't it?" said Diaz.

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"The family among us, it caught us all off guard and I don't think anyone is prepared for that kind of news.

"A team-mate, instrumental in my arrival in Liverpool because his family welcomed me, he welcomed me and we became great friends.

We always agree on many things.

"I just want to wish him a lot of strength, give a lot of strength to his family, to his wife, to his children that he left behind.

"Just like I said on the photo I uploaded to social media.

"I just want to tell him to rest in peace, that I will carry a great friend with me in my heart who will always be remembered by his team, by his family, by his friends and by everyone he left behind."

Diaz had posted a special tribute to Jota on social media, writing: "I have no words..