THE physiotherapist of Diogo Zota And the man who saw him a few hours before leaving his last breath on the asphalt with his brother Andre, reveals the shocking truth about the last hours of the Portuguese Ace of Liverpool burning in his flaming Lamborgini.
His physiotherapist, Miguel Gonzalves, was the last man outside the family to see him alive. Speaking publicly for the first time, he reveals In the last moments of the 28 -year -old footballer, categorically denying rumors of “nightlife” shortly before the accident. Zota, he says, was traveling at night not because he was having fun, but to avoid the heat – And because he wanted to return to Liverpool to continue his treatment, with absolute professionalism.
Miguel Gonzalves was with the 28 -year -old just five hours before the deadly car accident, as Zota – as he was known – faced a rare health problem, known as pneumothorax (collapse lung). Nevertheless, he bravely played in the races, postponing the necessary surgery until he completed his obligations with National Portugal in the Nations League and the victory over Spain earlier in June.
Zota and his younger brother, Andre, traveled to northern Spain with an impressive green Lamborghini Huracan worth £ 180,000 when the fate happened. His funeral will begin, with alertness to the São Cosme at 3 pm, while The funeral sequence will be held on Saturday at 10am. In the Gondomar’s Holy Temple, half an hour from Porto – the city where two weeks ago Zota had married his childish love, Route Cardosoto a crowded universal ceremony with relatives and friends.
The two brothers were heading to the ferry for England as Doctors recommended to Zota not to get on a plane for a while – Because it would be dangerous to his health – and so he decided to return to Portugal in England by car. Together with Andre’s brother, they entered the luxurious Liverpool footballer’s luxurious Lamborghini and started the trip to Spain and Santander, from where they would take the ferry.
Gonzalves, who works at São João Hospital in Porto, said he had seen Zota last at 8:30 pm. For dinner. They had decided to travel at night because of the heat, while categorically denied rumors of nightlife, describing Zota as a “professional”.
“He was excited, confident about his recovery and he was looking forward to the new season,” the physiotherapist told the Portuguese newspaper RECORD. “I said goodbye to him and his brother around 8:30. Andre was an excellent brother and decided to accompany him to spend time together. They would stop at a hotel in the Burgos area and arrive at Santander today to board the ship for England. “
The family would follow by air on the weekend, and on Monday Zota had a medical appointment in Liverpool. “I read the internet and listen to things in the media that are sad. To be clear: Diogo and Andre were not having fun, they did not live “good life”, they did nothing. Nothing”.
According to the first reports, Lamborghini’s tire appears to have burst while overtaking another vehicle on the A-52 motorway, near Cernadilla, just ten miles from the Portuguese border. Authorities are still investigating the causes of the tragic accident, which occurred on Thursday morning.
Gonzalves continued: “I started working with him last Saturday and I was with him every day until Wednesday. He had recovered impressively. He was a professional. It was following my instructions literally. The base of his right lung had collapsed slightly, but with physiotherapy he had almost been restored. When I left him yesterday, he was no longer in pain and was preparing for his return to Liverpool. He was optimistic and believed he would have an excellent season – in fact, he had decided not to take part in Liverpool’s tour in Japan to focus on his complete restoration. “
It has not yet been made known Which of the two brothers was driving the vehicleHowever, authorities are seriously investigating the possibility of a traffic accident caused by a tire explosion during overtaking.
Liverpool officially known that Diogo Zota’s jersey with number 20 on the back would become … immortal, as is the memory of the player himself, who lost his life so unfairly.
The loss of Zota caused sadness in Liverpool and all over football. Jurgen Klopp, Darwin Nunes, Jamie Carrager and LeBron James were among those who paid tribute, while the flags in Anfield were waving in the middle.