Caoimhin Kelleher opens up on Diogo Jota grief after death of ex-Liverpool teammate

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCaoimhín KelleherCaoimhin Kelleher has opened up on the Diogo Jota death and the grief felt by former Liverpool teammates, saying it has been a season defined by far more than football for the RedsCaoimhin Kelleher had a close bond with Diogo Jota (Image: PA)Caoimhin Kelleher believes this season transcends football for Liverpool in the wake of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. Both players were named among the substitutes on the final day of last season, which would prove to be Jota's last competitive match before his death in July.READ MORE: Alisson reaction to Freddie Woodman save from Anfield touchline sums up Liverpool goalkeeperREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard 'hurt' by Liverpool transfer failure after Arne Slot missed out on two 'bargains'Kelleher became a father in late February when his partner, Eimear, gave birth to twins.

He reveals the experience has intensified his emotions and brought Jota's passing into even sharper focus.Speaking to The Athletic, Kelleher reflected: "It puts stuff into perspective. Fabio Carvalho and Sepp van den Berg joined the west London outfit 12 months prior to the goalkeeper's arrival, while Jordan Henderson became the most recent addition, signing less than a week following Jota's passing.Reflecting on his former colleagues, Kelleher remarked: "For Liverpool, I don't think it's a season about football, really, for me.

Of course it is, but I think the situation, what happened (with Jota)... it's a massive shock to everyone."You're going through a lot of grief, a lot of different emotions. It's been a tough season for them."Kelleher will make his first return to Anfield with Brentford on the Premier League's final day.