superheng1688 Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted it was difficult to play on the day of the funeral of former team-mate Diogo Jota.

Sad news broke out in football on Thursday as Jota and his brother were involved in a car accident in Spain, leaving their teammates and the public in mourning. superheng1688

The funeral was attended by many club and national team members, but Trent was busy helping Los Blancos play in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund.

“I would like to express my condolences and support to my close friends,” Trent told DAZN.

“I shared the same dressing room with him (Jota) for five years. Needless to say, he will never be forgotten. He will always be in our memories.

“At the end of the day, I still have to do my job today. I have to go out there and perform for the team, help us win, no matter how difficult it is.

“Even though it’s difficult, I have to push myself, focus on my duties and roles, and try to do my best.

“It was very difficult, I won’t lie about that, but I had to play for the honor of my best friend.

“I’m sure he would have liked me to play too and I’m sure we would have sat down and laughed about my assists too. It’s a memory for him in some way.

“He is still with me, one way or another.” ( superheng1688 )