Liverpool midfielder sends heartfelt message to World Cup star after devastating news

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott sent a heartfelt message to Wales’ Neco Williams, who is mourning the death of his grandad.

However, the 21-year-old revealed he had played in the game just 24 hours after having learned his grandad had died - news that he described as the “toughest” he had ever had to face.

Williams’ grief

After the game however Wiliams revealed in a tweet: "To go from crying all day to start in a World Cup game was extremely tough but I got through it from the support of my team-mates and family. So I dedicate that game and an important point to him."

"He'd never tell me if I had a good game because he always said I have to get better and better each day and that's why I am where I am now!

"So I dedicate this game all to him because I know he's up there watching down on me very proudly."

Elliott’s heartfelt response

Williams and Elliott previously shared a dressing room at Anfield, and were believed to be close friends away from football.

Naturally, in response to Williams’ post, Elliott responded by saying: “Made him proud my bro! Keep strong.”

Dejan Lovren, who was at Liverpool from 2014 to 2020 added: “He is definitely proud of you. Well done yesterday."