Bellingham announces Trent Alexander-Arnold's condition after Diogo Jota's passing

Diogo Jota's passing is one of the most shocking news stories in the soccer world these days. The sudden departure of the Portuguese Liverpool forward has prompted multiple expressions of condolence from teammates, former teammates, and players who played with him in various leagues.

One of the most affected players by this tragedy is Trent Alexander-Arnold. Not for nothing, he was Diogo Jota's teammate for five consecutive seasons, until the former "66" red decided to accept Real Madrid's offer. Jude Bellingham, one of his best friends in Santiago Bernabéu locker room, has revealed how the full-back is doing.

During a brief pre-match interview, the Madrid "5" pointed out that "it's been a very difficult time for him." The current Real Madrid defender "was Diogo's teammate for five years". Beyond the very tough moment the "12" merengue is going through, Jude Bellingham makes it clear that Alexander-Arnold isn't alone in this process.

"As a team, we're here to support him. Trent is reflecting, thinking, and dealing with this in his own way. We all send him our condolences," Jude Bellingham recalls about a player who is experiencing, like the rest of his teammates, the tragic passing of Diogo Jota in a special way.

Difficult moments

The closeness between Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold has been one of the factors that has most affected Real Madrid's current defender. The news of the passing of Liverpool's "20" has taken the right-back by surprise, as he is focused with Real Madrid to play in the current Club World Cup in the United States.

Despite how hard it's been to deal with a loss of this magnitude, Trent Alexander-Arnold has the support of his best friend at Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham. The Birmingham all-rounder, in his role as a leader, has reportedly mobilized the rest of Santiago Bernabéu locker room.

Real Madrid expressed its condolences for the unexpected passing of Diogo Jota through an official statement, joining the expressions of sympathy shown by everyone in soccer. The unity of the king of sports to support the family of the "red" striker, despite sporting rivalries, has moved many people in recent days.

Liverpool seems to have taken charge of the situation since the confirmation of Diogo Jota's passing: one of its most emotional measures is the retirement of the Portuguese's "20" jersey. It will also be present in the life of Diogo Jota's family, especially his three children, who are now left with their mother, Rute Cardoso.