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Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his sorrow this Wednesday over the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, stating that "these are the most difficult days" of his life, in a statement released by his club.
Owono was involved in the collision with De Miguel during a Spanish Segunda División match on Monday, after which the Tenerife forward passed away the following day.
"These are the most difficult days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very hard for me to process anything that has happened," affirmed Owono in his message.
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"I feel enormous pain for the loss of Jesús. I think of him, his family, and everyone who loved him," added the Andorra goalkeeper.
Owono is aware that "there will be many questions to address; I will face whatever comes with complete respect."
"But, right now, honestly, I cannot think of anything other than Jesús and the pain we are experiencing. Rest in peace, Jesús," concludes Owono's message.
The Andorra goalkeeper is going through a very difficult time, and his club has requested "the utmost sensitivity and respect" for him.
Which matches were postponed after the death of Jesús de Miguel?
The 13th round Spanish Segunda División match between Granada and Tenerife, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel and will be played at a later date to be decided, the Granada club reported on Wednesday.
Tenerife, which has suspended all activity for six days in mourning for the death of its player, plans to hold a tribute to De Miguel at the club's stadium on Saturday.
The Tenerife forward died on Tuesday, the day after receiving a blow in a collision with an opponent during the match against Andorra.
De Miguel was preparing to control a ball in midfield when Owono came out to clear it, colliding with the opposing forward.
The match scheduled between Andorra and Mallorca for next Sunday has also been postponed at the request of the Pyrenean club.
"The club had requested the suspension of the match and has had the support and understanding of LaLiga and the Balearic club from the beginning," stated the Andorran team in a press release.
Mallorca stated, for its part, that "at this moment, respect and sensitivity must prevail in the face of a situation of profound pain."
Andorra players held a minute of silence this Wednesday before a voluntary training session, which Owono did not attend.
What did Jesús Owono's teammates say after the death of Jesús de Miguel?
The Andorra goalkeeper is being supported by his team and teammates during these difficult times.
"I want to share a few words for my teammate, goalkeeper, and friend, who is deeply affected by what happened," wrote Argentine Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz on his Instagram account.
"Those of us who know him know the kind of person he is, how much he is suffering right now, and that he would never intend to hurt anyone," added Spatz, who reiterated condolences for De Miguel's death.
An international for Equatorial Guinea, Owono also received support on Tuesday from the president of the African country's Football Federation, Venancio Tomás Michá.
"I feel the need to convey all our solidarity and support at this time to our player Jesús Lázaro Owono," wrote Michá.
"We know that, as the involuntary protagonist of this fatal incident in the game, he is living through this situation with profound affliction and grief," he added.
"From the Equatoguinean Football Federation, we offer him all our human and professional backing, conscious of the harshness of this event, which no one in our sport ever wishes to witness," concluded Michá.
[Publicidad]