Overview
- Multiple outlets, led by The Times, report that Dinis and Duarte will walk out with the mascots before kick-off on Saturday.
- Jota’s widow Rute Cardoso is expected at Anfield as a special guest, reflecting ongoing support for his family.
- In programme notes, head coach Arne Slot hopes the affection for Jota brings solace to his family, and captain Virgil van Dijk writes the squad is still processing the loss.
- Liverpool have retired Jota’s No. 20 shirt and owners FSG have pledged to honour his contract, while Wolves inducted him into their Hall of Fame.
- Jota, 28, died with his brother Andre Silva in a July car crash in Spain, and Wolves players laid flowers at his Anfield memorial on Friday.