Pedro Nito to decide on the World Cup’s involvement after the death of a close friend Dugo Jota

Chelsea manager Enzo Marisca confirmed that Pedro Nito will control whether he is distinguished in the World Cup quarter -final match on Friday with Palmera, after the tragic loss of his close friend and teammate in Portugal Dyou Jota.

Gota, 28 -year -old Liverpool striker, and his brother Andre Silva tragicly lived in a car accident in northern Spain early Thursday morning.

Jota and Neto participated in Wolves before Jota moved to 2020 to Liverpool, and they were part of the last victory of the Nations League in Portugal.

In the wake of the devastating news, NETO was chosen from the Chelsea session on Thursday in Miami. Marcelca explained that the wing will not be pressed to return to the stadium prematurely.

“Pedro is very sad, and perhaps more than sad,” Maricca told reporters. “But we are close to Pedro to support him at this moment. It is the entire decision of Pedro (if he wants to play). I have a conversation with him this morning, and we support him. Any decision he makes is the right decision.

“We will support him in any case. If he is on the field tomorrow or not, we will support him.

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“It is a very sad day, and I am struggling to find words. It is very difficult, and the feeling that you have a deficit in this situation. The only thing I can say is all my love for his family (Jota) in this great tragedy.”

Chelsea defender Mark Cocorella also commented on the emotional state of Nito, describing how the team gathered around him during this difficult period incredibly.

“In the morning, he was sad, and he was not the best moment for him,” added Kushiorilla. “But we tried to stay together, and in the afternoon, it was a little better.

“I told him that if he would play, he would score because this is destiny.

We hope that we can show his love and all the good friends we dedicate and dedicate the goal to him. It is important that Pedro feel comfortable (to play). Secondary football, but it is a long day tomorrow, and anything they decide will be good.

“Football is not important at such times. The most important thing is that we show respect and all our love.”